Scheduling Automated Tests

Overview

RobusTest provides powerful scheduling capabilities that allow you to automate test execution at regular intervals. This is essential for continuous integration workflows, regression testing, and maintaining consistent quality checks.

Benefits of Test Scheduling:

  • Automated Regression Testing: Run comprehensive test suites automatically after code changes

  • Continuous Quality Monitoring: Regular execution ensures consistent app quality

  • Resource Optimization: Schedule tests during off-peak hours to maximize device utilization

  • Consistent Testing: Eliminate manual intervention and ensure tests run reliably

Setting Up Scheduled Tests

Follow these steps to configure automated test scheduling:

Step 1: Create a Test Suite

Create a comprehensive test suite containing all test cases you want to include in your scheduled runs:

  • Navigate to your project dashboard

  • Select Test Suites from the menu

  • Click Create New Test Suite

  • Add relevant test cases to your suite

  • Save the test suite with a descriptive name

Step 2: Execute Initial Test Run

Run your test suite to establish the baseline configuration:

  • Select your newly created test suite

  • Choose the devices you want to test on

  • Click Run Test Suite

  • Monitor the execution to ensure everything works correctly

Step 3: Obtain the Run ID

Each test run generates a unique Run ID that you’ll use for scheduling:

  1. After your test run completes, click the Reports icon

  2. In the Reports page, examine the URL structure

  3. Copy the Run ID from the URL

Example: If your Reports URL is:

http://mobile.robustest.com/#/project/57d0f2e4aca33b21f5724cd7/report/58498732aca33b11ca655660

The Run ID is: 58498732aca33b11ca655660

Step 4: Configure the Scheduling API

The scheduling API follows this format:

http://<RobusTest URL>/api/1/run/<Run ID>?updateFromTestSuite=true&build=latest

Example Configuration:

If your Run ID is 58498732aca33b11ca655660 and your RobusTest URL is http://192.168.1.1:8081, your scheduling API becomes:

http://192.168.1.1:8081/api/1/run/58498732aca33b11ca655660?updateFromTestSuite=true&build=latest

API Parameters:

  • updateFromTestSuite=true: Ensures the test suite reflects the latest test case configurations

  • build=latest: Automatically uses the most recent build uploaded to your project

Step 5: Implement Cron Job Scheduling

Add the scheduling API to your server’s cron job configuration:

Example Cron Job Configurations:

# Run tests every day at 2 AM
0 2 * * * curl -X POST "http://192.168.1.1:8081/api/1/run/58498732aca33b11ca655660?updateFromTestSuite=true&build=latest"

# Run tests every 6 hours
0 */6 * * * curl -X POST "http://192.168.1.1:8081/api/1/run/58498732aca33b11ca655660?updateFromTestSuite=true&build=latest"

# Run tests Monday through Friday at 9 AM
0 9 * * 1-5 curl -X POST "http://192.168.1.1:8081/api/1/run/58498732aca33b11ca655660?updateFromTestSuite=true&build=latest"

Advanced Scheduling Features

Dynamic Build Selection

The build=latest parameter ensures your scheduled tests always run against the most recent build, making it perfect for CI/CD integration.

Test Suite Synchronization

The updateFromTestSuite=true parameter keeps your scheduled runs in sync with any changes made to your test suite configuration.

Multiple Schedule Configuration

You can create multiple scheduled runs with different:

  • Test suites

  • Device configurations

  • Execution frequencies

  • Build targets

Best Practices for Test Scheduling

Timing Considerations:

  • Off-Peak Hours: Schedule resource-intensive tests during off-peak hours

  • Build Frequency: Align test scheduling with your build and deployment cycles

  • Device Availability: Consider device availability when scheduling tests

Test Suite Organization:

  • Smoke Tests: Schedule lightweight smoke tests for frequent execution

  • Regression Tests: Run comprehensive regression tests less frequently

  • Performance Tests: Schedule performance tests during stable periods

Monitoring and Alerts:

  • Set up monitoring for scheduled test execution

  • Configure alerts for test failures

  • Review test results regularly to maintain test suite health

Tip

CI/CD Integration: Integrate scheduled tests with your CI/CD pipeline by triggering the scheduling API after successful builds.

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