Test Repository

The central test repository allows re-use of test plans, test scripts and test cases and automation of the testing process.

Testing Repository

Testing is the process of examining the software components with the intent of verifying the required business functionality.  Using a testing repository can increase productivity during software testing.  Within the testing repository is a baseline of test plans for system and integration testing, User Acceptance Testing and parallel testing along with other useful test tools.  The Quality Assurance team has a definite advantage when using the GSI testing methodology coupled with the test repository. 

 Peoplesoft Testing

Over the years, GSI Consulting has developed a test repository suite of over 550 Peoplesoft test scripts and test cases.  These pre-written test script are the templates used to support the software testing of the Peoplesoft HRMS, Financials and Supply Chain applications.  These test scripts and test cases are constantly updated and modified through the various Peoplesoft releases and can be customized to your organization.  Each test script contains the test objective, business functionality, navigation and expected results.

 

Best Practices - The use of best industry practices can reduce cost and increase productivity while improving the quality of the software delivered.  The GSI test principles are proven across industries.

Testing Principles

  • Know what to test and how to test it

  • Develop a project test strategy

  • Make testing a repeatable process

  • Define test roles and responsibilities

  • Develop test metrics for status reporting

  • Report and document defects

  • Use of test tools and automation

Experienced Resources - Testing can consume between 25% - 35% of the project resources and cost.  Experienced Quality Assurance software testing can improve productivity and help to deliver projects on time and on budget.  GSI consultants are highly skilled, trained, and competent and have an average of 5 – 8 years of Peoplesoft / Software Testing experience. Many are Certified Software Quality Analysts (CSQA) and/or Certified Software Test Engineers (CSTE).  GSI will partner with your organization to develop a flexible staffing solution to build the best software test team.