Using Different Test Data Files in Katalon Based on Environment

Using Different Test Data Files in Katalon Based on Environment

26 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Katalon Issues

When working with Katalon Studio, a common requirement is to run test cases with different test data files depending on the environment. This is particularly useful when dealing with varying configurations or datasets across development, staging, and production environments.

Understanding the Setup

In a typical setup, you have a test suite containing multiple test cases, each linked to a test data source such as an Excel file. The goal is to dynamically select the appropriate test data file based on the execution environment.

Implementing Environment-Specific Test Data Selection

To achieve this, you can utilize Katalon’s execution profiles and the RunConfiguration and TestDataFactory classes. Here’s a straightforward approach:

import com.kms.katalon.core.configuration.RunConfiguration as RC
import com.kms.katalon.core.testdata.TestDataFactory as TestDataFactory

if (RC.getExecutionProfile() == 'default') {
    def data = TestDataFactory.findTestData("excel_file_1")
} else {
    def data = TestDataFactory.findTestData("excel_file_2")
}

In this code snippet, the test data file is chosen based on the execution profile. If the profile is ‘default’, excel_file_1 is used; otherwise, excel_file_2 is selected. This approach allows for flexible data management across different environments.

Enhancing Test Execution with Profiles

For a more structured approach, consider leveraging Katalon’s profiles feature. Profiles allow you to define environment variables and global variables that can influence test execution, including URLs and data file paths. By creating separate build commands for each profile, you can efficiently manage tests in continuous integration systems like TeamCity.

Addressing Complex Test Suites

When dealing with multiple test cases within a suite, ensure that each test case references the correct data file by implementing similar logic. This requires careful management of variables to avoid conflicts and ensure consistent data usage across tests.

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