I’m Jayakumar, I have total 11 years of experience and now I’m working as a Test Lead in Neosoft.

I’m experienced in
Test strategy, Test planning, Identify the scope, tools, technologies and frameworks to be used for test automation
based on the project requirements. Leading and mentoring a team of testers, providing guidance and support
throughout the testing process. Writing and maintain test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and other
types of tests. Selecting appropriate test tools and frameworks and ensure proper configuration, integration, and
maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, BA, and testers to understand
requirements and ensure quality. Executing automated tests and manage their results to identify defects,
inconsistencies, and performance issues. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the test automation process and
suggest improvements. Ensuring that, the testing covers all critical application areas aligned with business
requirements. Create and maintain clear documentation for the test scripts and tools to ensure reproducibility and
clarity.

DOVER DEVICE

Dover device is used to track the load in the gateway in a transport vehicle through the web application and used in
weighing system or load management system. Using Dover device, we can monitor the weight of the vehicle’s load in real
time. I have tested the device and tested the web application manually.

DOVER AND LOAD TRACKING SYSTEMS

Dover manufactures a range of technologies and equipment used in industrial applications, including load tracking and
weighing systems. These systems help to track and manage the weight carried by vehicles, especially in transportation and
logistics.

Dover devices used for load tracking and monitoring vehicles which includes:

1. Onboard Weighing Systems: These are devices installed on vehicles to monitor and track the weight of the load
being carried. These systems are designed to ensure that vehicles do not exceed weight limits

2. Weighing Indicators and Sensors: These devices often involve sensors to measure the weight of the vehicle. The
data from the sensors is sent to an onboard indicator or display unit, which provides real-time weight readings.

3. Load Cells: These are devices that converts a force into an electrical signal. The signals are then processed by a
weighing system to determine the load being carried by the vehicle.

HOW THE DOVER DEVICE IS USED TO TRACK LOAD IN THE GATEWAY OF A TRANSPORT VEHICLE:

Dover load-tracking device used to weigh the load before it enters the vehicle or during the loading process. An entry
point or gateway is the one where goods are loaded into the vehicle.

How it generally works is :

4. Installation of Load Tracking System: The system is installed on the vehicle, usually on the axles or cargo
bed where the load's weight is applied.
5. Weighing During Loading: As goods are loaded onto the vehicle, the onboard weighing system
continuously measures the load. This data is transmitted in real time to a display or dashboard system,
showing the current weight of the load being carried. This ensures that the vehicle is not overloaded.
6. Data Integration and Monitoring allows monitoring the weight at various points in the journey, helping to
track the weight of goods as they move through different transport stages (E.g., from warehouse to
transport)
7. Regulatory Compliance: Dover system helps ensure vehicle doesn’t exceed these limits. It may alert the
driver if the load exceeds the allowed weight.
8. Load Weight History: Some systems can track the weight history for the vehicle. This can be useful for
auditing, reporting, and ensuring vehicle is not overloaded over multiple trips.

CRISP OF DOVER DEVICE WORKING

I have manually validated all the features which cover positive & negative scenarios.
Here I have automated features adding a Dover device & applying the configuration over the web application using the
robot framework

 Sensors present in the Dover industrial system measure variables like temperature or pressure.
 Android device uses the web application to communicate with the Dover device over the internet via cloud
 This communication is usually through API’s or using IoT protocols like MQTT, CoAP, or HTTP
 The IoT gateway collects the data from the sensors and transmits the load information over the internet to a cloud
platform.
 In the cloud, the load data is processed and analyzed using algorithms or machine learning models.
 Based on the analysis, an alert is triggered, or the system adjusts the settings of an actuator, such as turning on a
cooling system or shutting down equipment for maintenance.
 The operator receives an alert on their phone or computer, notifying them of the situation.

ROBOT FRAMEWORK

Robot Framework is an open-source automation framework primarily used for acceptance testing, robotic process
automation (RPA), and other types of automation tasks. It is keyword-driven and designed to be easy to use, offering
both simplicity and extensibility. The framework is ideal for automated testing in a variety of applications, including
web, mobile, API, and database testing.

Key Features of Robot Framework:

1. Keyword-Driven Testing: Tests are written using keywords, which represent high-level actions or checks.
These keywords can either be built-in or custom-defined, and they make test scripts readable and
understandable by both technical and non-technical users. For example, keywords like Open Browser, Click
Button, and Input Text can be used to automate interactions with web applications.

2. Extensibility: Robot Framework supports custom libraries that can be written in Python or Java. This allows
you to extend its functionality by adding new keywords or integrating it with other tools. It also supports a
variety of external libraries, including those for Selenium (for web automation), Appium (for mobile testing),
Requests (for API testing), and more.

3. Human-Readable Syntax: Tests in Robot Framework are written in a simple, human-readable format that
looks like plain English. This makes it easier to write, read, and maintain automated tests.

4. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Robot Framework is cross-platform and can run on Windows, Linux, and
macOS. This allows teams to use it in a variety of environments.

5. Reporting and Logging: After test execution, Robot Framework automatically generates detailed HTML
reports and logs. These reports provide insights into the success or failure of tests, including error messages
and execution details.

6. Integration with CI/CD: Robot Framework integrates well with continuous integration (CI) tools like Jenkins,
enabling automated tests to be run as part of the build and deployment pipeline.

Types of Tests Robot Framework Can Handle:

 Acceptance Testing: Verifying that a system meets the business requirements.

 Functional Testing: Ensuring individual features of an application work as expected.
 Regression Testing: Checking that new changes do not break existing functionality.
 API Testing: Automating the testing of RESTful or SOAP APIs.
 Web Testing: Using libraries like Selenium to interact with web browsers and verify web applications.
 Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Automating repetitive tasks in business processes, such as interacting with
software applications.

Structure of a Robot Framework Test Case:

A basic Robot Framework test case typically consists of:

1. Settings: Importing libraries or other settings required for the test.

 2. Variables: Defining reusable values like URLs, credentials, or file paths.
3. Test Cases: The actual tests and the steps required to perform the testing.
4. Keywords: Reusable actions that can be defined to perform specific tasks.

Example of a simple test case in Robot Framework:

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*** Settings ***

Library SeleniumLibrary

*** Variables ***

${URL} https://example.com

${BROWSER} Chrome

*** Test Cases ***

Open Example Website

Open Browser ${URL} ${BROWSER}

Title Should Be Example Domain

Close Browser

Advantages of Robot Framework:

Ease of Use: Its keyword-driven approach makes it easy to use for both testers and non-developers.
Extensibility: You can add new libraries and extend the framework as needed.
Rich Ecosystem: There are many built-in and third-party libraries available for different purposes (e.g., web, mobile,
database testing).
Reports and Logs: Automated generation of detailed logs and reports makes it easier to track and understand test results.

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EXAMPLE OF ROBOT FRAMEWORK (AUTOMATING A LOGIN PAGE)

Automating a login page using Robot Framework is a common use case for web automation. In this example, I'll guide
you through the process of automating the login functionality of a web application using Selenium Library in Robot
Framework.

Prerequisites:

1. Python installed.
2. Robot Framework installed:

3. Selenium Library installed for browser automation:

 4. WebDriver for the browser you plan to use (e.g., ChromeDriver for Chrome).

EXAMPLE SCENARIO:

1. We’ll automate the login to a sample web application. We’ll:

2. Open the browser.
3. Navigate to the login page.
4. Input the username and password.
5. Click the login button.
6. Verify that the login was successful (e.g., check for a successful login message or landing on the home page).
Close the browser.

*** Settings ***

Library SeleniumLibrary

*** Variables ***

${URL} https://example.com/login # URL of the login page
${BROWSER} Chrome # Browser to be used
${USERNAME} testuser # Sample username
${PASSWORD} testpassword # Sample password
${LOGIN_BUTTON_XPATH} //button[@id='login'] # XPath for the login button
${USER_PROFILE_XPATH} //div[@id='userProfile'] # XPath for the user profile section (after successful login)

*** Test Cases ***

Login With Valid Credentials
[Documentation] This test case automates logging into the application with valid credentials.
Open Browser ${URL} ${BROWSER}
Input Text username_field ${USERNAME} # Input the username (replace 'username_field' with actual field ID
or name)
Input Text password_field ${PASSWORD} # Input the password (replace 'password_field' with actual field ID or
name)
Click Element ${LOGIN_BUTTON_XPATH}
Wait Until Element Is Visible ${USER_PROFILE_XPATH} timeout=10s # Wait for the user profile section to
become visible
Title Should Be Home - Example Site # Check that the title has changed to the home page title after successful
login
Close Browser

Login With Invalid Credentials

[Documentation] This test case automates logging into the application with invalid credentials.
Open Browser ${URL} ${BROWSER}
Input Text username_field wronguser
Input Text password_field wrongpassword
Click Element ${LOGIN_BUTTON_XPATH}
Wait Until Element Is Visible //div[@id='loginError'] timeout=10s # Wait for error message to appear
Element Text Should Be //div[@id='loginError'] Invalid username or password # Verify the error message
Close Browser

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST CASE:

1. Settings:
 We import the SeleniumLibrary, which provides all the necessary keywords to interact with a web browser.
2. Variables:
  ${URL}: The URL of the login page (you would replace this with the actual URL of the login page you are
testing).
 ${BROWSER}: The browser you wish to use for the automation (Chrome in this case).
 ${USERNAME} and ${PASSWORD}: The valid login credentials used for logging in.
 XPath Selectors: These represent the locations of different web elements on the page. They are used to
identify the login button, username and password fields, and user profile section after login.
3. Test Cases:
Login With Valid Credentials:
 Open Browser: Opens the specified browser (Chrome) and navigates to the login page (${URL}).
 Input Text: Enters the username and password into the respective fields. You need to replace username_field
and password_field with the actual field names or IDs in your application.
 Click Element: Clicks the login button (identified using XPath).
 Wait Until Element Is Visible: Waits for the user profile or a specific element that indicates successful login.
This is a critical step to confirm that the login was successful.
 Title Should Be: Verifies the page title to ensure it has changed to the home page's title after logging in.
 Close Browser: Closes the browser at the end of the test.

Login With Invalid Credentials:

 This test case follows the same flow as the valid login test but with incorrect credentials. It checks if the login
fails and verifies the error message displayed on the page.

Running the Test:

To execute the test, open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where your login_test.robot
file is located. Then, run the following command:

Robot Framework will execute the test, open the browser, perform the login steps, and check the conditions defined
in the test case.
Test Results:
Once the test execution completes, Robot Framework will generate three files:
 output.xml: Contains the detailed execution logs (useful for debugging).
 log.html: A detailed HTML log showing all steps and results.
 report.html: A summary report of the test execution with pass/fail status.

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MOBILE APP TESTING WITH ROBOT FRAMEWORK

Mobile automation with Robot Framework enables automated testing of mobile applications (both Android and iOS)
through a keyword-driven approach. This allows testers to write test cases that interact with mobile apps on different
devices and platforms, ensuring that the application functions correctly under various conditions.

Key Components for Mobile Automation with Robot Framework:

1. Robot Framework: The test automation framework used to define and run tests. It supports various libraries,
including those for mobile automation.

2. Appium: The primary library for interacting with mobile devices (Android and iOS) and running tests. Appium
provides cross-platform support for both native and hybrid apps.

3. AppiumLibrary: A Robot Framework library that integrates Appium with Robot Framework, enabling you to
interact with mobile apps using keywords.
*** Settings ***

Library AppiumLibrary

*** Variables ***

# Variables for Android

${PLATFORM_NAME} Android

${PLATFORM_VERSION} 10

${DEVICE_NAME} emulator-5554

${APP} /path/to/your/app.apk # Path to your APK file

${APP_PACKAGE} com.example.android # Android app package

${APP_ACTIVITY} .MainActivity # Activity to launch

# User credentials for login

${USERNAME} testuser

${PASSWORD} testpassword

*** Test Cases ***

Login Test on Android App

[Documentation] This test case automates the login functionality on an Android app.

Open Application platformName=${PLATFORM_NAME} platformVersion=${PLATFORM_VERSION}

deviceName=${DEVICE_NAME} app=${APP} appPackage=${APP_PACKAGE} appActivity=${APP_ACTIVITY}

Input Text id=username_field ${USERNAME} # Replace with actual field ID

Input Text id=password_field ${PASSWORD} # Replace with actual field ID

Tap Element id=login_button # Replace with actual login button ID

Wait Until Element Is Visible id=home_screen timeout=10s # Replace with an element that indicates
successful login

Close Application
I have automated a feature using the Robot framework’s ID.
If I’m adding an embedded device raspberry PI to a web application and if we want to communicate to that device
with a mobile application, first I need to add the raspberry PI DB to the mobile through an application, in that
application basic information about the device information and IP address information, then only we will be able to
communicate with the device. For this feature, I have automated through a web application. In this web application
we automated the feature using the robot framework. Instead of manually adding the device with the mobile I have
used the robot framework for adding the device and made the data communicate with the gateway, for example
Dover is a device which acts as a gateway, so I made the dover to communicate with the gateway and I automated this
feature.

MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport), CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol), and Zigbee.