Whitepaper

The PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Kit (PTAK)

Published on: March 2009 | G.Karthik [G.K]

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Objective & Scope 3. Problem Definition Re-Statement 4. Hexaware Approach 5. Implementation Plan 6. Technology Proposition 7. Benefits 03 03 03 03 03 04 05

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1. Introduction
For any PeopleSoft Implementation or Upgrade, thorough testing is required on the functionality and the configurable components as part of system or acceptance testing. During any level of testing, the Test Design phase is very essential and it normally involves a lot of manual effort. Normally, these test scenarios / cases that were created during the test design phase have to be modified whenever there is a change in the system. Additionally, a lot review effort is required involving the subject matter experts.

2. Objective & Scope

The scope of PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Kit (PTAK) would be the following: To provide reusable business components for all PeopleSoft transactions To cover end to end business transaction of any PeopleSoft application (eg: for HRMS right from Hire to Retire) Ensuring better test coverage on the requirements To minimize the test design

3. Problem Definition Re-Statement

Do you think review of your test cases involves more time of SMEs? Are you tired of developing or modifying a test scenario whenever there is a change? Is there traceability on the functional coverage? Is your Test Design phase dragging your overall cost? Have you ever thought about reusing existing Test Scenarios?

4. Hexaware Approach
Hexawares innovative solution on PeopleSoft Testing The PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Kit reduces the overhead of traceability and brings in the concept of reusability. The PeopleSoft Testing Kit has been created by leveraging the power of Mercury Business Process Testing using pre-built business components, test cases and proven best practices. With this solution, manual testing of any PeopleSoft application would be offered as part of Test Design phase.

5. Implementation Plan
The diagram down below illustrates the implementation of the PeopleSoft Testing Accelerated Kit (PTAK)

Discover
Fit gap analysis Understanding the customization and performing a fit gap analysis

Adesign
Modify scenarios Add, update & delete the readily available scenarios as per the customization

Construct
Update navigation Update navigation flow, test cases, as per customization

Execute
Update parameter Add, update & delete the parameterized values as per customization

Analyze & Optimize

Regression test suit People soft test suit ready for automation

Deliverable Fit gap analysis document

Deliverable Updated test scenarios covering the client functionalities in quality center

Deliverable Updated test cases with the customized navigations in quality center

Deliverable Updated parameters in quality center

Deliverable Manual test suit ready for automation

30% Reusable Test Scripts

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1. Technology 6. IntroductionProposition
PeopleSoft For any PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Implementation Kit (PTAK) or Upgrade, introduces thorough the concept testing is of required reusable on components the functionality for Test andDesign the configurable phase. This components construct drastically as part of system or reduces test acceptance maintenance testing. and improves During any test level creation of testing, efficiency. the Test All the Design PeopleSoft phase is pages, very essential buttons, common and it normally functions involves and the a GUI lot of functions manual effort. in the Normally, application these tool test bar scenarios are captured / cases as athat business were created component during and the the test customer design phase has the have option to be of modified utilizingwhenever any one or there more is a business change in the system. component combinations Additionally, inaorder lot review to create effort complete, is required end-to-end involving business the subject process matter tests. experts.

2. Objective & Scope

The scope of PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Kit (PTAK) would be the following: To provide reusable business components for all PeopleSoft transactions To cover end to end business transaction of any PeopleSoft application (eg: for HRMS right from Hire to Retire) Ensuring better test coverage on the requirements To minimize the test design

3. Problem Definition Re-Statement

Do you think review of your test cases involves more time of SMEs? Are you tired of developing or modifying a test scenario whenever there is a change? Is there traceability on the functional coverage? Is your Test Design phase dragging your overall cost? Have you ever thought about reusing existing Test Scenarios?

4. Hexaware Approach
PTAK gives the option of utilizing any one or more PeopleSoft screen combinations in order to create complete, end-to-end business process Hexawares innovative solution on PeopleSoft Testing The PeopleSoft Testing Accelerator Kit reduces the overhead of traceability and tests. These combinations are used as building blocks to describe the overall business process. Within each of the PeopleSoft screens, brings in the concept of reusability. The PeopleSoft Testing Kit has been created by leveraging the power of Mercury Business Process numerous PeopleSoft views are broken down into manageable, reusable components. These components are combined and recombined to Testing using pre-built business components, test cases and proven best practices. With this solution, manual testing of any PeopleSoft meet the business process testing needs of customers. application would be offered as part of Test Design phase. Components have been divided into pieces of functionality that are not only optimized to keep them large and manageable, but also small enough so that if users want to branch their functionality they can do so without creating additional PeopleSoft Screen Components. The 5. Implementation Plan components are developed based on transaction level test branching. We can modify or create complex testing streams using Mercury Business Process drag-and-drop functionality. of the PeopleSoft Testing Accelerated Kit (PTAK) The diagram downTestings below illustrates the implementation

Discover
Fit gap analysis Understanding the customization and performing a fit gap analysis

Adesign
Modify scenarios Add, update & delete the readily available scenarios as per the customization

Construct
Update navigation Update navigation flow, test cases, as per customization

Execute
Update parameter Add, update & delete the parameterized values as per customization

Analyze & Optimize

Regression test suit People soft test suit ready for automation

Deliverable Fit gap analysis document

Deliverable Updated test scenarios covering the client functionalities in quality center

Deliverable Updated test cases with the customized navigations in quality center

Deliverable Updated parameters in quality center

Deliverable Manual test suit ready for automation

30% Reusable Test Overall, it is a comprehensive set of ready made test scenarios andScripts detailed test cases for PeopleSoft with around 700+ ready made scenarios and 3000+ business components. It is independent of any region, and platform which can be quickly customized to suit specific needs, thereby saving time.
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7. Benefits Solution Benefits

Better Requirements Test-based requirements review for gaps High requirement stability Jump start requirement gathering process Comprehensive and Flexible Testing Solution Proven and increased test coverage Standardization of core business processes Extensive coverage of functionalities, reviewed by Industry experts Flexible enough to account for channel variations Business Benefits Faster, Cost Effective and Easier Reduction in test planning and test design effort User friendly tool export format Reduction in Business users effort Reduces Test Maintenance Increases ROI and lowers TCO

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