TestPlan is an exceptional product for automating website activity. It has a lot of features and has been used with some very complex projects. As with all powerful products it can seem a bit daunting at first. This quick guide will help you take your first steps with TestPlan.

Install

You'll want to first head over to the install→ page. There you'll download and install the product. It also has a few quick tests.

What is .test?

.test is simply the name we've given to the scripting language used in TestPlan. It also happens to be the file extension of the script files.

The .test language is specialized for automated user interface testing. It allows you to focus on writing logical test cases without needing any setup or structural code. It is also possible to write individual units in Java, though for the most part we find .test is powerful enough.

You don't need to have a complete understanding of the language to work through the examples. Should you encounter any questions however you may wish to check the Language Reference→.

Examples

Now you can feel free to go to the concepts→ page and look at several of the simple examples. This is often the best place to discover new features.

The form search.test example→ is an excellent starting point for the basics of submitting forms and using .test.

More Assistance

If you've looked around and can't quite find what you want, then you may need to visit the contact→ section and get some more personalized assistance.