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Automate Testing for Power Apps

By : César Calvo, Carlos de Huerta
Book Image

Automate Testing for Power Apps

By: César Calvo, Carlos de Huerta

Overview of this book

Low-code testing helps build better applications, freeing developers from frustrating problems faced while enhancing app features. Automate Testing for Power Apps will help you use automation testing to build better Canvas apps. You’ll start by understanding the fundamentals of automation testing, different approaches for low-code testing, and its application to Power Apps. Next, you’ll learn how to use Test Studio, Power Automate Desktop, and other tools to automate testing for your Canvas apps. You'll find out how to incorporate testing into your deployment processes for faster and more reliable releases. Additionally, this book covers advanced topics such as PCF components testing and model-driven apps. You’ll discover the new open-source project, Power Apps Test Engine, that’ll provide you with a single automated testing platform for all Power Apps. You'll learn how to test these more complex components to ensure the highest quality and business value for your Power Apps. By the end of this book, you'll have become a pro at using automation testing to build better Power Apps, reduce app release times, and increase the quality of your applications.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1:Tools for Power Apps Automated Testing
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Part 2:Tools for Power Apps Automated Testing
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Part 3:Extending Power Apps Automated Testing

Summary

PAD can be a valuable tool for the automated testing of Power Platform in specific scenarios, thereby enhancing test coverage, for example facilitating end-to-end business process testing that involves interaction with model-driven apps and other elements of Power Platform.

While PAD brings benefits such as reduced manual effort and increased accuracy, it may not fit every testing scenario. The effectiveness of PAD depends on factors such as the application type, integration needs, and overall testing strategy. Evaluating these considerations is key before adopting PAD. In appropriate situations, PAD can augment manual testing, providing another option for automated UI testing.

Overall, this chapter aimed to introduce the capabilities of PAD for automated testing, providing a foundation for you to assess its potential role based on your specific testing needs. With the ability to reduce repetitive tasks and increase test coverage, PAD can serve as a useful addition to...