Test Configuration

Environment & Data Management  #

Test Configurations in Shift Left API allow you to define the environment-specific settings, variables, and data-driven parameters required for consistent and repeatable API testing. 

Purpose : #

• Ensure tests run correctly across multiple environments. 

• Separate environment-specific values (URLs, auth tokens) from test logic. 

• Support data-driven testing to execute multiple scenarios automatically. 

Key Features : #

1.  Environment Management :
   
   1. Configure multiple environments: Dev, QA, Staging, UAT, Pre-Prod, Production.
      
   2. Assign endpoints and test cases to specific environments.
      
   3. Quickly switch environments for test execution without redefining endpoints.
2. Global Variables & Headers :
   
   1. Store reusable values such as API keys, tokens, base URLs, or common request headers.
      
   2. Apply them across multiple test cases and endpoints for efficiency.
3. Data-Driven Testing :
   
   1. Parameterize test inputs (request bodies, query params) using CSV, JSON, or inline datasets.
      
   2. Run the same test with multiple datasets automatically.
      
   3. Supports scenario coverage, including edge cases and business rule variations.
4. Custom Test Configurations :
   
   1. Override default environment variables for specific endpoints or test cases.
      
   2. Maintain multiple configuration profiles for complex workflows or client-specific setups. 

Usage Workflow : #

1. Navigate to Project → TestConfigurations.
   
2. Create a new configuration profile and assign environment variables, headers, and parameters.
   
3. Link this configuration to a TestCase or TestRun.
   
4. Execute tests – the platform automatically injects the configuration values. 

Best Practices : #

• Keep environment variables centralized and version-controlled. 

• Maintain separate configurations for different teams or clients. 

• Regularly update variables and parameters to reflect API or environment changes. 

Summary 

TestConfigurations enable flexible, reusable, and environment-aware test execution, reducing maintenance effort and ensuring reliable results across all stages of the software lifecycle.