JMeter Integration and Applitools Integration in Katalon Studio

Applitools Integration

We have learned to integrate JMeter in Katalon. Let us now learn to link Applitools with the same. Applitools is a visual testing and monitoring tool based on artificial intelligence.

Configure Applitools Integration

Follow the below steps to link Applitools with Katalon. 

Step 1: Open your project in Katalon. Go to Settings > Plugins > Applitools Integration.

You will find five fields that you must fill in correctly. Let’s look at each of these fields.

Step 2: The first field is Server URL, which demands Applitools’s server URL. This URL is required to integrate with Katalon Studio. 

Step 3: The second field is the API key field. Provide your Applitools API Key in this field.

Step 4: Application Name: It is the name of your application present in Applitools. 

Step 5: Match Level: Enter the match level in Applitools. These are the values that define various types of image matching.

Step 6: Visual Grid View Port: It is the list of viewports. This list includes the height and width of the Applitools visual grid. If we leave this field empty, then Katalon uses the browser viewport at testing.

Applitools Functions in Recording

Applitools provides two essential functions in its BasicKeywords class which we use to record test cases.

The first function is the checkWindow function. This function compares the image of the entire browser when called. It uses the images in the latest execution for comparison. It takes a unique string as input which it uses as an identifier to compare pictures.

The second function is the checkTestObject function. This function takes a test object as a parameter along with the unique string. It compares the image of a particular test object rather than the whole browser. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we use Applitools functions in Script mode?

Yes, you can use Applitools functions in Script mode. Applitools provides a set of functions in its EyesKeywords and AdvancedKeywords classes that can be used in script mode.

Explain the working of waiting keywords.

When a particular condition is not met, Katalon returns a boolean result (true or false) and a warning message. Therefore, Katalon continues to run even after a test fails. This is the significance of waiting keywords.

What is the use of TestOps in Katalon?

Katalon TestOps is used to provide reports and dashboards on the quality status of the product. It allows you to coordinate various cycles, activities, and frameworks while testing.

Conclusion

Hey ninja, we hope you enjoyed reading this article. We started our discussion with how to Integrate JMeter in Katalon. We also discussed how to integrate Applitools in Katalon. We believe you can now integrate JMeter and Applitools in Katalon Studio.

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