1. System Setup

1.1. System requirements

• Platform

  • Windows, Linux, MAC or any platform which can run Java 8 or above.

• JDK

  • Artos can be integrated with any Java project compiled with JDK 8U45 or higher.

1.2. Add Artos Jar as a dependency

• Non-Maven Projects

  • Download latest Artos jar from the location - Artos_Maven_Repository.
  • Add jar to project build path.

• Maven Projects

  • Copy latest jar dependency XML block from the location - Artos_Maven_Repository.
  • Add dependency to project pom.xml file

  <!-- Example dependency block -->
  <dependency>
      <groupId>com.theartos</groupId>
      <artifactId>artos</artifactId>
      <version>x.x.xx</version>
  </dependency>
  

1.3. Eclipse IDE

1.3.1. Install ANSI plug-in for Linux OS

• Go to Eclipse SDK => Help => Eclipse Marketplace.
• Find “ANSI escape in console” plug-in.
• Install the plug-in.
• Restart Eclipse SDK.

1.3.2. Configure test templates:

The use of a Java template avoids typing error and increase test development speed. Once imported, templates can be edited to suit business needs.

Import default templates:

• Download template.xml file from location : Artos_Eclipse_Template .

• In Eclipse IDE, browse to Window => Preferences => Java => Editor => Templates.

• Click on Import button.

• Import downloaded template.xml file.

• Following templates will be added

  • Artos_Runner
  • Artos_TestCase
  • Artos_BDD

1.3.3. Use template:

• Create a new Java class.

• Select and delete all the content of the class.

• Type art and press CTRL + SPACE.

• Template suggestion (IntelliSense) list will appear as shown below.

  

• Select desired template.

• Skeleton code will be added to the class.

• Write BDD test plan inside `bdd` attribute under `@TestPlan` annotation.

• Start writing test logic between two green lines.

  

1.4. IntelliJ IDE

The use of a Java template avoids typing error and increase test development speed. Once imported, templates can be edited to suit business needs.

1.4.1. Configure test templates:

• Download IntelliJ_template.zip file from location : Artos_IntelliJ_Template .

• Browse to File => Import Settings.

• Browse and import downloaded IntelliJ_template.zip file.

  

• Select both of the checkboxes.

  

• Following templates will be added

  • ArtosRunner
  • ArtosTestCase

1.4.2. Use template:

• Right-click on the package.

• Select new and choose the desired template.

  

• Provide a class name.

• Skeleton code will be added to the class.

• Write BDD test plan inside bdd attribute under @TestPlan annotation.

• Start writing test logic between two green lines.