Jenkins: Verify Checkboxes After 'Copy From' Feature

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Jenkins: Verify Checkboxes After 'Copy from' Feature

Hey guys! Let's dive into a crucial aspect of Jenkins: verifying that the 'Copy from' feature accurately replicates all the selected checkboxes from an existing item when creating a new one. This is super important to ensure that your projects are cloned correctly, with all the necessary settings intact. We'll walk through the steps, the expected results, and the acceptance criteria, making sure everything is crystal clear. This test case, AT_01.003.01, focuses on the meticulous process of duplicating a Jenkins item and confirming the preservation of all checkbox selections. Think of it as a quality check for Jenkins' cloning capabilities. By the end, you'll be well-equipped to ensure your Jenkins projects are flawlessly copied, saving you time and headaches.

Preconditions and Setup

Before we jump in, let's set the stage. Before testing, here's what you'll need:

  • Access to Jenkins: You need to be logged into your Jenkins instance. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to create and configure projects.
  • Clean Slate (Initially): Ideally, you'll start with a Jenkins instance that has no pre-existing projects. This ensures a clean test environment and helps avoid any interference from existing configurations. Of course, you can adapt the test to your situation, by identifying projects you can delete later to ensure a clean slate.

This is like making sure your lab is clean before a experiment. We're setting the baseline for our test, making sure everything is ready to go. You want to make sure your environment is predictable. This is so that the test results are as clear as can be. It ensures that the success or failure of the test is due to the 'Copy from' feature, and not some pre-existing project or configuration.

The Step-by-Step Guide

Alright, let's get our hands dirty with the actual steps involved in testing the 'Copy from' functionality. Follow along, and you'll become a pro in no time!

  1. New Item Initiation: First off, you'll click the "New Item" button on your main Jenkins dashboard. This is the starting point for creating any new project or item within Jenkins. Think of this step as telling Jenkins, "Hey, I want to create something new!"

  2. Name Your Project: In the "Enter an item name" field, give your project a unique name. This is how you'll identify your new project within Jenkins. It's like naming a file on your computer. Make sure it's descriptive and easy to remember.

  3. Choose Your Item Type: Select the appropriate item type from the list. This could be a Freestyle project, Pipeline, or any other supported type. It depends on what kind of project you're working with. This is akin to choosing whether you want to create a Word document, an Excel spreadsheet, or something else.

  4. Click 'OK': Once you've chosen the item type, click the "OK" button. This action confirms your selections and takes you to the next step.

  5. Configure the Original Item: On the "General" configuration page, select several checkboxes to configure the original item. These could include "Execute concurrent builds if necessary," "GitHub hook trigger for GITScm polling," "Add timestamps to the Console Output," "Inspect build log for published build scans," and "With Ant." This is like setting up all the settings for your base project.

  6. Save the Original: Save the configuration of your original project by clicking the "Save" button. This step ensures that all the settings you've selected are saved and ready to be copied.

  7. Return to Dashboard: Return to the main Jenkins page, usually by clicking the "Jenkins" button. This is like going back to your home screen.

  8. Initiate Copying: Click the "New Item" button again. This time, we're going to create a new item by copying the existing one.

  9. 'Copy from' Magic: Enter the name of the project you created in the "Copy from" field. This tells Jenkins, "I want to create a new item that is the same as this existing one."

  10. Name the Copied Item: Give your new, copied item a different, unique name in the "Enter an item name" field. This is how you'll differentiate it from the original.

  11. Confirm the Copy: Click the "OK" button. Jenkins will then create the new item, copying the settings from the original.

That's the gist of it! We're essentially creating an item, configuring it with specific settings, and then copying it to a new item. The core of the test is verifying that the checkboxes are copied correctly.

Expected Results and Acceptance Criteria

Now, let's talk about what we expect to happen and the criteria that define a successful test.

Expected Result: The copied item should have all the same checkboxes selected as the original item. This means that if you selected five checkboxes in the original item, the copied item should also have those exact five checkboxes selected. This is the ultimate test of the 'Copy from' functionality. If the selected checkboxes match, the test passes!

Acceptance Criteria: These are the conditions that must be met for us to consider the test a success.

  1. Access the Copy Feature: By selecting "New Item," you should be able to access the functionality to copy an existing item. This means the "New Item" button should work as expected.

  2. Copy from Options: While on the "New Item" page, you should see the option to copy an existing item, including a text hint and the "Copy from" field. You should be able to enter the item name in the input field.

  3. Configuration Page: After clicking "OK," you should be redirected to the configuration page of the newly created item. All the settings, including the checkboxes, should be copied from the selected existing item. This confirms that all configurations, including checkboxes, are successfully copied.

These acceptance criteria act as the benchmarks for a successful copy operation. If all checkboxes are copied, then we have a green light!

Troubleshooting and Edge Cases

It's important to anticipate potential issues. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

  • Permissions: Ensure the user account has the required permissions to create, configure, and copy items. Without the correct permissions, the test will fail.
  • Plugin Conflicts: In rare cases, conflicts with Jenkins plugins might cause unexpected behavior. If you encounter issues, try disabling plugins temporarily to see if it resolves the problem.
  • Large Configurations: While this test focuses on checkboxes, remember that complex project configurations can have more settings. Always verify that all settings are copied accurately, not just checkboxes.

By keeping these in mind, you will be in a better position to troubleshoot should a problem arise.

Conclusion

There you have it, guys! We've covered the crucial steps, the expected outcomes, and the acceptance criteria for testing the Jenkins 'Copy from' feature. This test case, AT_01.003.01, ensures that the checkbox configurations are precisely replicated when duplicating a project. This helps avoid manual errors and ensure that your new items are setup the same as the original. By mastering this, you will significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of your Jenkins setups. Keep up the good work, and happy testing!