How to handle duplicate block codes while exporting merged scripts

[lisa_user1]

Hi,

 

I am using ARD to generate feature file and step definition file for my cucumber test.

I have 3 blocks in my flow: Login, Add/Deduct, Logout

In case there is a multi-output box in my flow, which routes to two different blocks(AddBalance and DeductBalance), my merged script Feature file looks like:

 

Scenario: TestPath1

Given Login

When AddBalance

Then Logout

Scenario: Testpath2

Given Login

When DeductBalance

Then Logout

But the issue is with the merged script Step definition file:

 

@Given("^Login$") public void Login(){   //code  }

@When("^AddBalance$")  public void AddBalance(){   //code  }

@Given("^Logout$") public void Logout(){   //code  }

 

@Given("^Login$") public void Login(){   //code  }

@When("^DeductBalance$") public void DeductBalance(){   //code  }

@Given("^Logout$") public void Logout(){   //code  }

What i want is, to get all the methods only once (since method will be called from feature file), like shown below:

 

@Given("^Login$") public void Login(){   //code  }

@When("^AddBalance$")  public void AddBalance(){   //code  }

 

@When("^DeductBalance$") public void DeductBalance(){   //code  }

@Given("^Logout$") public void Logout(){   //code  }

Can anyone suggest a way to get rid of duplicate methods in the merged script which exporting the step definition file?

 

Thanks

[Joshua Taylor]

Hey Lisa,

Using Agile Requirements Designer to create Gherkin files is a really good way of creating high quality automation.
As Agile Requirements Designer is more designed to generate the actual tests, it should output your feature files containing your scenarios.
The step definitions should be placed into your Agile Requirements Designer automation configuration file.
I would suggest not creating your step definition file within ARD but rather created and maintained independently.

Something which you may find helpful, we are running a webinar which will cover some of the functionality around producing automation scripts.
If you find this interesting, you can register with the following link.

https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9305/360182?utm_source=CA+Technologies&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=360182


Hopefully this helps.
Josh