Tosca Reusability: TestStep Libraries

 Tricentis Tosca is a powerful test automation tool known for its model-based testing approach. One of the key features that enhance productivity and reduce maintenance effort in Tosca is reusability, and TestStep Libraries play a major role in this. This blog explains how TestStep Libraries work and how they help create efficient, reusable test cases.

What is a TestStep Library?

A TestStep Library in Tosca is a collection of pre-designed and reusable TestSteps that can be used across multiple test cases. Instead of recreating the same sequence of steps repeatedly, you can define them once and reuse them wherever needed. This promotes consistency, saves time, and ensures better maintainability.

Why Use TestStep Libraries?

Reusability: Common actions like login, search, or logout can be reused in various scenarios.

Consistency: Ensures standardized test steps across the project.

Easy Maintenance: If there’s a change in the UI or logic, you update it in the library, and the change reflects wherever it's used.

Scalability: Makes large-scale test automation more manageable.

Creating a TestStep Library

Open the TestCase section in Tosca.

Create a new TestCase folder and name it (e.g., Library_LoginSteps).

Inside the folder, add Module-based TestSteps like entering username, password, and clicking login.

Right-click the TestCase or folder and select Convert to Library.

Now it becomes a TestStep Library that can be reused across multiple test cases.

Using a TestStep Library in Test Cases

  • In a new or existing test case, right-click where you want to insert the reusable step.
  • Select Insert TestStep from Library.
  • Browse the library and choose the TestStep you want to use.

The selected steps will be inserted as references (not copies), maintaining the link to the library.

Best Practices

  • Keep libraries modular—create separate libraries for login, navigation, data entry, etc.
  • Use parameterization to make TestSteps flexible and adaptable.
  • Regularly review and refactor libraries to keep them up-to-date and efficient.

Conclusion

TestStep Libraries in Tosca are a smart way to build scalable, maintainable, and reusable automated tests. By following best practices and effectively organizing your libraries, you can significantly reduce duplication and effort while improving the overall quality of your test automation framework.

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