Artifact sharing in Katalon Studio

Set a new default JRE 

Katalon Studio uses Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v8. It uses JRE by default to run a Katakon studio instance and compile test projects. You can set the desired JRE package from Katalon version 7.9.0 onwards as the default one. It will be for compiling and running test projects. You can also change the default configuration with the help of the environment variable in the console mode.

The following steps are taken:-

Set a new default JRE for instance of Katalon Studio

Your first step is to select your desired JRE. Set it as the default JRE in the Katalon Preferences. In the following example, we will set JRE 11 as the default. Now, follow the next steps:-

• Open the Preferences > Java > Installed JREs.
• Click on the button Add...
• Select Standard VM in the Add JRE dialog box displayed on the screen.
• Select the Home folder of the JRE that you want to add. Give a name to the folder. Here we will name the folder JRE 11. Click on the Finish.
• Check the newly added JRE in the installed JRE interface to set it default. Click on  Apply and close.

How to use the newly added JRE in a test project?

When you want to run a test project with the newly added JRE:

• Download the jaxb-api-2.3.1.jar library. This library can be downloaded from the Maven Repository website.
• Add this library to your test project.

Run tests using another JRE in the command line

The environment variable KATALON_JAVA_HOME= <JRE_location> must be added and used before Katalon commands. It should be done to run a test suite with another JRE in console mode. It can also be for a test suite collection. 

Value Types

Users need to configure data while designing automation tests. It is used for certain test steps:

• Pass input parameters into a test step.
• Get the output value from a test step.

A wide range of value types is supported by Katalon studio. They are shown below:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katalon Studio used for?

Katalon is used to create and reuse automated test scripts for UI without coding. It allows running automated tests of UI elements. It can be launched on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is Katalon Studio better than Selenium?

Selenium is faster than Katalon studio. The reason behind it is the scripting language. Katalon uses Groovy, which is built on Java. So it has to load more libraries, test objects, etc. The difference in performance and speed will be noticeable if the test is very long.

Is Katalon Studio still free?

The free plan of Katalan Studio is suitable for individuals and small teams. The Premium plan is best for large teams or SMBs who need different test results and have production-grade testing workloads. 

What language does Katalon use?

Katalon Studio uses Groovy, a language built on top of Java. It has to load many libraries for parsing test data, test objects, and logging.

Is Katalon suitable for automation?

Katalon is a good tool for test automation, both for APIs and Web Pages. 

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed Artifact sharing in Katalon Studio. We have also explained test artifact sharing, how to change the JRE default setting for test projects, value types, and more are also discussed in detail.

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