Step 4: Running Manual Tests

Now that we have setup an agent that collects code coverage, we can perform manual tests against this machine. By performing manual tests, we can verify our installation and also allow our manual testers to start testing using Sealights.

Getting started with the Manual Tests Widget

Although there is more than one way to run manual tests, the simplest one will be to enter the name of the test into the extension. In order to achieve that, please follow the next steps:

1. Click on the “Manual Test” button on the top right corner of your Dashboard page.
2. Choose the 'By Lab' option in the top radio button and make sure the selected identifier matches the one defined in the parameters to the Sealights agent attached to your application under test. This will ensure all your Sealights agents are synchronized.

3. In the Test Details section, enter the test stage and, optionally, a test suite. Typically, the Test stage would be 'Manual Tests'. Note: In most cases, the "test stage" field is a text box allowing free text; however, some organizations have a predefined list of test stages, meaning you'll have to select a test stage from a drop-down list. In the Test Details section, enter the test stage and the test suite (optional). Typically, the Test stage would be 'Manual Tests'.

4. Choose the radio button “single test” and enter the test name you're about to execute. If the test was previously run and reported to SeaLights, an auto-complete will help you find it quickly.

   
5. Click on 'Start' and begin the execution of your test.

After the click on start, the interface will minimize and will only show the name of the test that is being performed.

When the manual test had been completed, it is necessary to notify Sealights about it:

1. Click on the stop button in order to finish the execution of the test and enter the result.

2. Once the result is entered, click on “Submit and done” to save the test, click on 'Done' if you have finished, or enter the next one if you wish to continue performing more tests one by one.

   • If you are performing a list of tests, click on “Submit and start the next test”

At the completion of your Manual Test, after the necessary time for computation (up to 60 seconds), you should see a coverage percentage associated with your application entry in the Dashboard.

Congratulations! You completed the basic setup! The next optional step will be to integrate Sealights into your automated tests.