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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)
1
Part 1:Tools for Power Apps Automated Testing
6
Part 2:Tools for Power Apps Automated Testing
11
Part 3:Extending Power Apps Automated Testing

Appendix – using PAC CLI to execute tests defined in a Test Plan file

In this appendix, we will explore the use of PAC CLI, also known as pac cli, to execute tests defined in a Test Plan file for canvas Power Apps apps. We’ve been working with the Test Engine executable that we compiled in Chapter 6, but a recent announcement introduces a new way to execute these tests using the pac tests run command included in the pac client.

Note

This feature has just been announced and is currently in the public preview phase, which means it’s subject to change. Please refer to the official documentation for any updates (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/developer/cli/reference/tests).

Before we begin, it’s necessary to install the PAC CLI. You can use either or both of the following methods for installation:

  • Install using Power Platform Tools for Visual Studio Code: This method enables the use of commands within a PowerShell terminal...