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Meter Reading Format (MX04US01)

Meter Read Formats Management - ComprehensiveComplete Test Suite

Test Scenario Analysis

A. Functional Test Scenarios

Core Functionality Areas:

  1. Format Dashboard Management - View, search, filter, and export formats
  2. Format Creation and Configuration - Create new formats with field selection
  3. Field Management and Configuration - Configure individual field properties
  4. Mobile Preview and Validation - Real-time mobile interface testing
  5. Format Deployment and Lifecycle - Deploy, activate, deactivate formats
  6. Performance Analytics and Monitoring - Track format usage and efficiency
  7. Template Management - Clone, export, import format templates
  8. Multi-Utility Service Support - Water, Electric, Gas service handling

Business Rules Weighted Scenarios:

  1. Essential Field Validation (Weight: 9/10) - Required fields enforcement
  2. Field Priority Classification (Weight: 8/10) - Essential, Recommended, Optional
  3. Format Performance Thresholds (Weight: 8/10) - Completion time <78 seconds
  4. Cross-Platform Compatibility (Weight: 7/10) - Mobile responsiveness
  5. Data Validation Rules (Weight: 7/10) - Field type and format validation

User

B. JourneyAcceptance Scenarios:

  1. Criteria Coverage Matrix

    Acceptance Criteria

    Test Cases Covering

    Coverage %

    AC1: Display dashboard with total formats, active formats, usage statistics

    MRF_TC_001, MRF_TC_015

    100%

    AC2: Filter formats by utility service and read type

    MRF_TC_002, MRF_TC_003

    100%

    AC3: Create New Format function for Meter Manager Journeyrole

    MRF_TC_004, -MRF_TC_005

    100%

    AC4: End-to-endSupport format creation andwith management

  2. Meterconfigurable Readingparameters

    3. MRF_TC_006, SupervisorMRF_TC_007

    100%

    AC5: JourneyDisplay -available fields by categories

    MRF_TC_008, MRF_TC_009

    100%

    AC6: Visual distinction of field priority levels

    MRF_TC_010, MRF_TC_011

    100%

    AC7: Multiple field selection with real-time updates

    MRF_TC_012, MRF_TC_013

    100%

    AC8: Individual field configuration capabilities

    MRF_TC_014, MRF_TC_016

    100%

    AC9: Multiple input method support

    MRF_TC_017, MRF_TC_018

    100%

    AC10: Field type options support

    MRF_TC_019, MRF_TC_020

    100%

    AC11: Real-time mobile preview

    MRF_TC_021, MRF_TC_022

    100%

    AC12: Validation rules enforcement

    MRF_TC_023, MRF_TC_024

    100%

    AC13: Required field toggle functionality

    MRF_TC_025, MRF_TC_026

    100%

    AC14: Format assignmentsaving options

    MRF_TC_027, MRF_TC_028

    100%

    AC15: Format status management

    MRF_TC_029, MRF_TC_030

    100%

    AC16: Format tracking and monitoring

  3. Meterstatistics

    4. MRF_TC_031, ReaderMRF_TC_032

    100%

    AC17: JourneyFormat -detail Mobileview

    MRF_TC_033, formatMRF_TC_034

    100%

    AC18: usageFormat andediting datafunctionality

    MRF_TC_035, collection

    B.MRF_TC_036

    100%

    AC19: Non-Functional Test Scenarios

    Performance Requirements:

    • Pagemetrics loaddisplay

    MRF_TC_037, timesMRF_TC_038

    100%

    AC20: < 3 seconds

  4. API response times < 500ms for critical operations
  5. Format deploymentexport <functionality

    6. MRF_TC_039, 2-3MRF_TC_040

    100%

    AC21: hours

  6. MobileFormat previewcloning renderingsupport

    7. MRF_TC_041, <MRF_TC_042

    100%

    AC22: 2Format seconds

    Securitydeletion Focusprevention

    MRF_TC_043, Areas:

    • Role-basedMRF_TC_044

    100%

    AC23: accessVersion controlhistory (Metermaintenance

    MRF_TC_045, Manager,MRF_TC_046

    100%

    AC24: Supervisor, Reader)

  7. DataFormat validation andbefore injectiondeployment

    8. MRF_TC_047, prevention

  8. Session management and authentication
  9. Audit trail maintenance

    10. Compatibility Requirements:

    • Chrome Latest Version (Primary)
    • Mobile devices (iOS Safari, Android Chrome)
    • Screen resolutions: Desktop (1920x1080), Mobile (375x667)

    C. Edge Case & Error Scenarios

    Boundary Conditions:

    • Maximum 15 fields per format
    • Field validation limits (min/max length)
    • Concurrent user format editing
    • Large dataset handling (356+ usage count)

    Invalid Input Scenarios:

    • Malformed field configurations
    • Duplicate format names
    • Invalid utility service combinations
    • Missing required field selections
    MRF_TC_048

    100%

    Detailed Test Cases

    SMOKE TEST SUITE

    Test Case: MRF_TC_001

    Title: Verify Format Dashboard Loads Successfully with DefaultAll DataRequired Elements

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_001
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Dashboard
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Smoke
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-EndEnd, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Low
    • Complexity_Level: Low
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 2 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 25% of dashboard functionality
    • Integration_Points: Authentication Service, Database, MX-Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-Dashboard, MX-Authentication
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC1, AC2)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Engineering-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: Yes
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: SMART360 Authentication Service, MX-Database, Format Service API
    • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load
    • Data_Requirements: Minimum 3 sample formats (Water, Gas, Electric)

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: SMART360 system accessible and running
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Valid Meter Manager account authenticatedwith dashboard access
    • SMART360Test_Data: system accessible
    • Sample format data available (3 formats minimum)- Monthly Water Read, Emergency Gas Check, Annual Electric Audit
    • Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication login successful

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Navigate to SMART360 application URL

    Login page displays within 2 seconds

    N/AURL: https://staging.smart360.com


    Performance check

    2

    Login withEnter Meter Manager credentials and login

    Dashboard loads successfully

    Username: meter.manager@utility.com, Password: Test123!


    Authentication validation

    3

    Click "Meter Management" module from navigation

    Module navigationoptions appearsappear

    N/A


    Module accessibility

    4

    Select "Meter Read Formats" from dropdown

    Format dashboard loads completely

    N/A

    VerifyPrimary page loads <3 secondsnavigation

    5

    Verify page title and subtitledisplay

    "Meter Read Formats" andtitle visible

    Expected: "Meter Read Formats"

    Page identification

    6

    Verify page subtitle display

    Subtitle shows management description

    Expected: "Manage all your meter reading formats" displayed

    N/A


    6

    VerifyContext format count display

    "All Formats (3)" shows correct count

    Expected: 3 formats


    clarity

    7

    VerifyCheck default"All formatFormats" listcount display

    ThreeShows correct total count

    Expected: "All Formats (3)"

    Data accuracy

    8

    Verify "Create New Format" button presence

    Blue button with "+" icon visible and enabled

    N/A

    Primary action availability

    9

    Verify "Export" button presence

    Export button visible and functional

    N/A

    Data export capability

    10

    Check "Search formats..." input field

    Search box visible and functional

    N/A

    Search functionality

    11

    Verify "All Utilities" filter dropdown

    Dropdown shows utility options

    Options: All Utilities, Water, Electric, Gas

    Filter capability

    12

    Validate format table headers

    All required columns displayed

    Columns: Name, Utility Service, Read Type, Created On, Created By, Status, Actions

    Table structure

    13

    Verify sample format data display

    All 3 sample formats displayedlisted with correct datacorrectly

    Monthly Water Read, Emergency Gas Check, Annual Electric Audit


    Data display

    814

    Check utility service badges

    Color-coded badges for each utility

    Water (blue), Gas (orange), Electric (yellow)

    Visual distinction

    15

    Verify read type badges

    Read type badges displayed correctly

    Manual (blue), Photo (green), Smart (purple)

    Type identification

    16

    Check status indicators

    All formats show "Active" status

    Active status (blue badge)

    Status visibility

    17

    Verify action buttons for each format

    "Create New Format"View and "Export"Edit buttons visible andfor enabledeach row

    N/AEye icon (View), Pencil icon (Edit)


    Row actions

    18

    Validate page load performance

    Page loads within performance baseline

    Load time < 3 seconds

    Performance requirement

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Dashboard loads completely with all formats displayed
    • Secondary_Verifications: Page performance <3 seconds, all UI elements functional
    • Secondary_Verifications: All 3 sample formats display with correct data, performance meets baseline
    • Negative_Verification: No error messagesmessages, broken layouts, or brokenmissing layoutsdata

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Dashboard loaded in X seconds, all elements visible and functional]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_002

    Title: Verify New Format CreationFiltering withby MinimumUtility RequiredService FieldsType

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_002
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format CreationDashboard - Filtering
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: SystemIntegration
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Smoke
    • Automation Status: Planned-for-AutomationAutomated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FormatCreation,Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-PointPoint, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: OnboardingDaily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: High

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 40% of filtering functionality
    • Integration_Points: Filter Service, Database Query Engine, MX-Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-Filter, MX-Database-Query
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC2)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Product-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Format Dashboard, Field LibraryFilter Service API, Database Query Service, MX-Format-Service
    • Performance_Baseline: Filter results < 1 second
    • Data_Requirements: Formats for each utility type (Water, Electric, Gas)

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Dashboard loaded successfully (MRF_TC_001 passed)
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager role authenticated
    • FormatTest_Data: dashboardMonthly accessibleWater Read (Water), Emergency Gas Check (Gas), Annual Electric Audit (Electric)
    • FieldPrior_Test_Cases: libraryMRF_TC_001 populatedmust with standard fieldspass

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    FromVerify formatinitial dashboard,state clickshows "Createall New Format"formats

    FormatAll configuration3 pageformats visible in table

    Expected count: 3 formats

    Baseline state

    2

    Click "All Utilities" dropdown

    Dropdown opens with utility options

    Options: All Utilities, Water, Electric, Gas

    Filter availability

    3

    Select "Water" from dropdown

    Only Water utility formats displayed

    Expected: Monthly Water Read only

    Water filter

    4

    Verify format count updates

    "All Formats" count shows (1)

    Expected: "All Formats (1)"

    Count accuracy

    5

    Verify Water format details

    Monthly Water Read visible with Water badge

    Utility Service: Water (blue badge)

    Data consistency

    6

    Change filter to "Gas"

    Only Gas utility formats displayed

    Expected: Emergency Gas Check only

    Gas filter

    7

    Verify Gas format display

    Emergency Gas Check visible with Gas badge

    Utility Service: Gas (orange badge)

    Filter functionality

    8

    Update count for Gas filter

    Count updates to (1)

    Expected: "All Formats (1)"

    Dynamic counting

    9

    Select "Electric" filter

    Only Electric formats shown

    Expected: Annual Electric Audit only

    Electric filter

    10

    Verify Electric format details

    Annual Electric Audit with Electric badge

    Utility Service: Electric (yellow badge)

    Badge consistency

    11

    Check count for Electric

    Count shows (1) format

    Expected: "All Formats (1)"

    Count validation

    12

    Reset to "All Utilities"

    All formats reappear

    Expected: All 3 formats visible

    Filter reset

    13

    Verify final count restoration

    Count returns to (3)

    Expected: "All Formats (3)"

    Reset functionality

    14

    Test filter performance

    Each filter change < 1 second

    N/A


    Performance validation

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Filtering works correctly for each utility service type
    • Secondary_Verifications: Format counts update dynamically, badge colors consistent
    • Negative_Verification: No formats from other utilities appear when filtered

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Filter functionality working, counts accurate, performance acceptable]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_003

    Title: Verify Format Search Functionality with Text Input

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_003
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-09
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Dashboard - Search
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Smoke
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P2-High, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: No

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 4 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Medium

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 35% of search functionality
    • Integration_Points: Search Service, Database Text Search, MX-Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-Search, MX-Database-TextSearch
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC2 - search component)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, QA-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome 119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Search Service API, Database Text Search Engine
    • Performance_Baseline: Search results < 1 second
    • Data_Requirements: Formats with searchable names and attributes

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Dashboard accessible with search functionality enabled
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager authenticated
    • Test_Data: Monthly Water Read, Emergency Gas Check, Annual Electric Audit
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_001 (Dashboard load) must pass

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Locate search input field

    "Search formats..." field visible

    N/A

    Search availability

    2

    Click in search field

    Cursor appears in search box

    N/A

    Field accessibility

    3

    Type partial format name

    Matching formats filter in real-time

    Search term: "Water"

    Partial matching

    4

    Verify search results

    Only "Monthly Water Read" displayed

    Expected: 1 result

    Search accuracy

    5

    Check result count update

    Count shows (1) format

    Expected: "All Formats (1)"

    Dynamic counting

    6

    Clear search field

    All formats reappear

    Clear search box

    Search reset

    7

    Verify count restoration

    Count returns to (3)

    Expected: "All Formats (3)"

    Reset verification

    8

    Search by read type

    Formats with matching read type shown

    Search term: "Manual"

    Type-based search

    9

    Verify Manual read type results

    Monthly Water Read displayed

    Expected: 1 Manual format

    Read type filtering

    10

    Search for non-existent term

    No results displayed

    Search term: "NonExistent"

    No match handling

    11

    Check empty state message

    Appropriate "no results" message

    Expected: No formats found message

    Empty state

    12

    Test case-insensitive search

    Results appear regardless of case

    Search term: "ELECTRIC"

    Case handling

    13

    Verify case-insensitive results

    Annual Electric Audit displayed

    Expected: 1 Electric format

    Case insensitivity

    14

    Test search performance

    Search response time acceptable

    N/A

    Performance check

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Search returns accurate results for various search terms
    • Secondary_Verifications: Real-time filtering works, case-insensitive search functional
    • Negative_Verification: No irrelevant results, proper empty state handling

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Search functionality working correctly, results accurate]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_004

    Title: Verify Create New Format Button Accessibility and Navigation

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_004
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-09
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Creation - Navigation
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Smoke
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FormatCreation, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point, happy-path, MX-Service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Onboarding
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Low
    • Complexity_Level: Low
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 2 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 20% of format creation workflow
    • Integration_Points: Navigation Service, Format Creation Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-Navigation, MX-FormatCreation
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC3)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Engineering-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: Yes
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome 119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Navigation Service, Authentication Service
    • Performance_Baseline: Navigation < 2 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: Authenticated Meter Manager session

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Dashboard loaded and accessible
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager role with format creation permissions
    • Test_Data: Valid authenticated session
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_001 (Dashboard load) must pass

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Locate "Create New Format" button

    Blue button with "+" icon visible

    N/A

    Button visibility

    2

    Verify button enabled state

    Button appears clickable and enabled

    N/A

    Interactive state

    3

    Check button styling

    Correct blue color and icon present

    Expected: Blue background, "+" icon

    Visual validation

    4

    Hover over button

    Button shows hover effect

    N/A

    User feedback

    5

    Click "Create New Format" button

    Navigation to format creation page

    N/A

    Primary action

    6

    Verify page navigation

    Format Configuration page loads

    Expected: "Format Configuration" title

    Navigation success

    7

    Check page URL change

    URL updates to format creation path

    Expected URL: /meter-formats/create

    URL validation

    8

    Verify page elements load

    All form elements visible

    Format Name, Read Type, Utility Service fields

    Page completeness

    9

    Check navigation performance

    Page loads within baseline

    Load time < 2 seconds

    Performance check

    10

    Verify breadcrumb navigation

    Navigation path shown

    Expected: Dashboard > Create Format

    Navigation context

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Create New Format button successfully navigates to creation page
    • Secondary_Verifications: Button styling correct, navigation performance acceptable
    • Negative_Verification: No permission errors or navigation failures

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Button functional, navigation successful, page loads correctly]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    REGRESSION TEST SUITE

    Test Case: MRF_TC_005

    Title: Verify Complete Format Creation with Essential Fields

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_005
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-09
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Creation - Complete Workflow
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FormatCreation, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End, happy-path, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Onboarding
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 80% of format creation workflow
    • Integration_Points: Format Service, Field Library, Database, Mobile Preview Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-FormatCreation, MX-FieldLibrary, MX-Database, MX-MobilePreview
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC3, AC4, AC5, AC6, AC7, AC13, AC14)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Product-Report, Customer-Journey-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: Yes
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome 119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Format Creation Service, Field Library API, Database Service, Mobile Preview Engine
    • Performance_Baseline: Format creation < 30 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: Complete field library with all categories

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format creation page accessible
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with creation permissions
    • Test_Data: Access to all field categories and types
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_004 (Navigation to creation page)

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Verify format creation page loads

    All page elements visible

    N/A

    Page readiness

    2

    Enter format name

    Format name field populated

    Format Name: "Test Water Reading Format"


    Unique naming

    3

    Select utility service

    Water selected from dropdown

    Utility Service: Water


    Service classification

    4

    Select read type

    Manual Reading selectedchosen

    Read Type: Manual Reading


    Method selection

    5

    Select essential fields fromVerify Available Fields

    Fields move to Selected Fields panel

    MeterAll Number,field Currentcategories Reading, Read Date, Account Numbervisible

    RedCategories: dotsAll, indicateAccount, essentialMeter, Reading, Docs, Security

    Field organization

    6

    Check field priority indicators

    Color coding visible

    Red (Essential), Orange (Recommended), Gray (Optional)

    Priority distinction

    7

    Select Meter Number field

    Field moves to Selected Fields

    Field: Meter Number (Essential)

    Essential field

    8

    Verify required indicator

    Red dot appears in Selected Fields

    Expected: Red priority indicator

    Visual feedback

    9

    Select Current Reading field

    Field added to selection

    Field: Current Reading (Essential)

    Core measurement

    10

    Add Read Date field

    Information field selected

    Field: Read Date (Essential)

    Timestamp capture

    11

    Include Account Number field

    Account field added

    Field: Account Number (Essential)

    Customer linkage

    12

    Check Mobile Preview updates

    Preview shows all 4 fields

    Fields displayed in mobile interface

    Real-time preview

    13

    Verify required field indicators

    Asterisks shown in mobile preview

    All 4 fields marked with *

    Mobile validation

    14

    Check completion time estimate

    Estimated time displayed

    Expected: ~45 seconds

    Performance estimate

    15

    Add optional Previous Reading

    Optional field included

    Field: Previous Reading (Optional)

    Additional data

    16

    Verify mobile preview updates

    Mobile5 fields now visible in preview

    Updated showsfield selectedcount

    Dynamic fieldsupdates

    17

    Test "Save as Template" button

    Save option available

    N/A

    Real-timeTemplate preview updatecreation

    718

    Click "Deploy Format"

    Format deploymentDeployment confirmation dialog

    N/A


    Deployment process

    819

    VerifyConfirm format appears in dashboarddeployment

    NewFormat formatdeployment listed with Active statusinitiated

    N/A


    Final deployment

    20

    Verify dashboard navigation

    Return to dashboard with new format

    Expected: New format in list

    Success confirmation

    21

    Check new format status

    Format shows as Active

    Status: Active (blue badge)

    Deployment success

    22

    Verify format details

    All configured details correct

    Name, Utility, Type, Field count

    Data accuracy

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: FormatComplete format created successfully and appears in dashboard
    • Secondary_Verifications: Mobile preview accurate, field priorities maintained, all essential fields enforcedincluded
    • Negative_Verification: Cannot deploy without essential fieldsfields, no data corruption

    REGRESSIONTest TESTResults SUITE(Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Format creation successful, all fields configured correctly, mobile preview accurate]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_003MRF_TC_006

    Title: Verify Field Configuration with All InputAvailable MethodsOptions

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_003MRF_TC_006
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Field Configuration
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P2-HighP1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Manual

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FieldConfig, P2-High,P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-All,Enterprise, Risk-Medium,High, Business-High,Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium,High, Integration-PointPoint, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: AllEnterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: MediumHigh
    • Business_Priority: Should-Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: High
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 90% of field configuration functionality
    • Integration_Points: Field Configuration Service, Validation Engine, Database
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-FieldConfig, MX-Validation, MX-Database
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC8, AC9, AC10, AC12)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, QA-Report, Engineering-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Field Configuration Service,API, Validation EngineService, Database
    • Performance_Baseline: Configuration save < 2 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: All field types and validation options available

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format creation in progress with fields selected
    • FieldUser_Roles_Permissions: "Meter Number"Manager with field configuration access
    • Test_Data: Meter Number field selected for configuration
    • AllPrior_Test_Cases: inputMRF_TC_005 methods(Format availablecreation in systeminitiated)

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Click "Configure" button for Meter Number field

    Field configuration panel opens

    N/AField: Meter Number


    Configuration access

    2

    Verify field typetitle display

    "Meter Number" shown as field title

    Expected: "Meter Number" header

    Field identification

    3

    Check Required toggle default

    Toggle shows current state

    Expected: ON (blue) for essential fields

    Default state

    4

    Toggle Required switch OFF

    Switch changes to OFF position

    Required: OFF (gray)

    Toggle functionality

    5

    Toggle Required switch ON

    Switch returns to ON position

    Required: ON (blue)

    Toggle reversal

    6

    Click Field Type dropdown options

    All field typestype availableoptions visible

    Options: Text, Number(Integer), Number(Decimal), Alphanumeric, Dropdown, Date, Time, Photo Upload


    Type variety

    37

    Select "Alphanumeric" field type

    Field type updated

    Field Type: Alphanumeric


    Type selection

    48

    Verify inputInput methodMethod optionssection

    Three input methods available

    Manual Entry, System Lookup, From Photo


    Method options

    59

    Select "Manual Entry" method

    Input methodMethod selected with description

    "Reader types it in - Most reliable"


    Method clarity

    610

    ToggleCheck "Required"System switchLookup" ONoption

    FieldAlternative markedmethod as requiredavailable

    Required:"Auto-populated ON- Fastest completion"

    BlueMethod toggle activealternative

    711

    SetReview minimum"From lengthPhoto" validationoption

    ValidationThird rulemethod appliedshown

    Min"AI Length:Recognition 5- Most accurate"


    Advanced method

    812

    SetAccess maximumDisplay lengthSettings validationdropdown

    ValidationDisplay ruleoptions appliedavailable

    MaxStatic Length:Field, 15UI Element, Backend Field, Additional Info


    Display variety

    913

    Select display"Static Field" setting

    Display setting configured

    Display: Static Field


    Visibility control

    14

    Check Basic Validation section

    Min/Max length fields visible

    N/A

    Validation options

    15

    Enter minimum length

    Validation rule set

    Min Length: 5

    Data quality

    16

    Enter maximum length

    Validation rule set

    Max Length: 15

    Data limits

    17

    Verify validation range

    Min < Max enforced

    Valid range: 5-15 characters

    Range validation

    18

    Test invalid range

    Error shown for Min > Max

    Min: 20, Max: 10

    Error handling

    19

    Correct validation range

    Valid range restored

    Min: 5, Max: 15

    Error correction

    20

    Click "Apply Changes"

    Configuration saved andsuccessfully

    N/A

    Save functionality

    21

    Verify modal closure

    Configuration panel closes

    N/A


    UI cleanup

    1122

    Verify field appears inCheck Selected Fields update

    Field shows updatednew configuration

    Type: Input, alpha_numeric, Required badge


    Configuration reflection

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Field configuration savedsaves successfully with all specified settings
    • Secondary_Verifications: ValidationAll field types and input methods available, validation rules properly set, display settings appliedenforced
    • Negative_Verification: Invalid configurations rejected, error messages clear

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [All configuration options functional, validation rangesworking rejectedcorrectly]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_004MRF_TC_007

    Title: Verify Mobile Preview Real-time Updates Duringand Format ConfigurationAccuracy

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_004MRF_TC_007
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Mobile Preview
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-MobilePreview, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Both, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Cross_Platform_SupportIntegration-Point, happy-path, MX-Service, Cross-service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: No

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Medium

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 95% of mobile preview functionality
    • Integration_Points: Mobile Preview Service, Real-time Update Engine, UI Rendering
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-MobilePreview, MX-RealTimeUpdate, MX-UIRenderer
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC11)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web, Mobile

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Product-Report, Mobile-Testing-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Mobile Preview Service, Real-time UpdateEngine, EngineUI Components
    • Performance_Baseline: Preview updates < 1 second
    • Data_Requirements: Active format creation session with configurable fields

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format creation page open with mobile preview visible
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with preview access
    • Test_Data: Format configuration in progress
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_005 (Format creation started)

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    OpenVerify formatinitial configurationmobile withpreview no fields selectedstate

    Mobile previewPreview shows emptymobile forminterface mockup

    N/A

    HeaderExpected: Phone frame with "New Format" visibleheader

    Initial state

    2

    AddCheck Meterpreview Number fieldresponsiveness

    Mobile previewdimensions updatesaccurate

    Device: iPhone-style frame

    Mobile simulation

    3

    Add first field (Meter Number)

    Field appears instantly in preview

    Field: Meter Number

    InputReal-time field appears in previewupdate

    34

    Verify field display format

    Input field with placeholder shown

    Placeholder: "Enter value"

    Field representation

    5

    Configure Meter Numberfield as required

    Red asterisk appears innext mobileto previewfield

    Required:Required Yesindicator: *

    Visual indicator in preview

    4

    Add Current Reading field

    Second field appears in mobile preview

    Field: Current Reading

    Numeric input type

    5

    Add Read Date field

    Date picker appears in mobile preview

    Field: Read Date

    Calendar icon visiblerequirement

    6

    Add Account Numbersecond field (Current Reading)

    FourthSecond field appears below first

    Field: Current Reading (numeric)

    Field ordering

    7

    Check numeric field type

    Number input type in preview

    Input type: numeric keypad hint

    Type representation

    8

    Add date field (Read Date)

    Date picker representation shown

    Field: Read Date with calendar icon

    Date input type

    9

    Verify date field icon

    Calendar icon visible

    Icon: Calendar symbol

    Visual indicator

    10

    Add text field (Account Number)

    Text input field displayed

    Field: Account Number

    Text input fieldtype

    711

    Check field order in preview

    Fields appear in selection order

    Order: Meter Number, Current Reading, Read Date, Account Number

    Sequence accuracy

    12

    Verify completion time estimate

    PreviewTime showsestimate "Avg.updates completion:with 45s"field count

    N/AExpected: Increases with more fields

    Dynamic calculation

    813

    VerifyCheck usage statistics

    Preview shows usage info

    "Used by 156 utilities"

    N/A

    SampleContext data displayinformation

    914

    Remove onea field from selection

    MobileField disappears from preview updates to remove field

    Remove: Read Date

    Real-time removal

    1015

    Verify preview adjustment

    Remaining fields reorder correctly

    Expected: 3 fields remain

    Dynamic adjustment

    16

    Test Submit button presentpresence

    "Submit Reading" button always visible

    Button: Blue "Submit Reading"

    Action availability

    17

    Check preview performance

    All updates occur within 1 second

    N/A

    AlwaysPerformance presentvalidation

    18

    Verify inmobile previewresponsiveness

    Preview maintains mobile proportions

    Aspect ratio: Mobile device

    Responsive design

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Mobile preview updates in real-time withaccurately reflecting field changes
    • Secondary_Verifications: CompletionAll timefield types represented correctly, completion estimates accurate, visual indicators correctdynamic
    • Negative_Verification: PreviewNo doesn'tpreview laglag, stale data, or showrendering stale data

    Test Case: MRF_TC_005

    Title: Verify Format Performance Analytics Dashboard

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_005
    • Created By: Test Automation
    • Created Date: 2025-06-03
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Performance Analytics
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Manual

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-Analytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-End-to-End

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest
    • Dependencies: Analytics Service, Usage Tracking Database

    Prerequisites:

    • Format "Annual Electric Audit" exists with usage data
    • Performance metrics available (356 usage count)errors

    Test Procedure:

    StepResults #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Navigate to format details page

    Format details page loads

    Format: Annual Electric Audit


    2

    Verify performance metrics panel

    Performance section visible

    N/A

    Right side panel

    3

    Check usage count display

    Usage count shows correct number

    Expected: 356

    Large number display

    4

    Verify format configuration details

    All configuration details shown

    Utility: Electric, Type: Smart, Status: Active


    5

    Check total fields count

    Field count accurate

    Expected: 15 fields


    6

    Verify creation and modification dates

    Dates displayed correctly

    Created: 10/3/2025, Modified: 10/3/2025


    7

    Check quick actions availability

    Edit, Duplicate, Export Config, Deactivate buttons

    N/A

    All actions accessible

    8

    Verify field list completeness

    All 15 fields listed with details

    Fields 1-15 with types and priorities


    9

    Check field priority indicators

    Required fields show red badges

    Fields 1-4 marked as Required


    10

    Verify field configuration details

    Each field shows type, method, display setting

    Various configurations per field


    Verification Points:(Template):

    • Primary_Verification:Status: All[Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Preview updates real-time, all field types accurate, performance metrics display accuratelyacceptable]
    • Secondary_Verifications:Execution_Date: Field configurations match expectations[YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Negative_Verification:Executed_By: No[Tester missingName]
    • Execution_Time: or[Actual incorrecttime datataken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]

    API TEST CASES (Critical Level >=7)

    Test Case: MRF_API_001

    Title: Verify Format Creation API with Complete Valid Payload

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_API_001
    • Created By: API Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Management API
    • Test Type: API
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-External-DependencyDependency, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: High
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 303 secondsminutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: MediumHigh
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 85% of format creation API
    • Integration_Points: Authentication API, Database Service, Field Validation Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-API-FormatCreation, MX-Database, MX-Authentication
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC3, AC4, AC14)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: API

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Engineering-Report, Integration-Report, API-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: Yes
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: N/A (API)
    • Device/OS: API Testing Environment
    • Screen_Resolution: N/A
    • Dependencies: Authentication Service, Database, Field Library ServiceService, Validation Engine
    • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms response time
    • Data_Requirements: Valid authentication token, complete field library

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: API environment accessible, authentication service running
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Valid API authenticationtoken tokenwith Meter Manager permissions
    • FieldTest_Data: libraryComplete populatedfield configuration data, valid utility services
    • DatabasePrior_Test_Cases: accessible

    Authentication API Testmust Details:

    • Endpoint:be POST /api/v1/meter-formats
    • Authentication: Bearer Token
    • Content-Type: application/jsonfunctional

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Prepare authentication headers

    Valid Bearer token ready

    Authorization: Bearer [valid-token]

    API authentication

    2

    Construct complete request payload

    Valid JSON payload created

    See detailed payload below


    Request preparation

    23

    Send POST request to createformat formatcreation endpoint

    HTTP request transmitted

    POST /api/v1/meter-formats

    API call

    4

    Verify response status code

    HTTP 201 Created responsereturned

    N/AStatus: 201

    Success indicator

    5

    Check response time

    Response within SLA

    Response time < 500ms

    Performance validation

    36

    VerifyValidate response structure

    JSON response with format detailswell-formed

    N/AValid JSON structure


    Response format

    47

    CheckVerify format ID generation

    Unique UUID format ID returned

    N/AformatId: UUID string

    UUIDID formatgeneration

    58

    VerifyCheck response data accuracy

    All submitted data reflected

    Name, utility, type, fields match

    Data integrity

    9

    Validate database record creation

    Format saved in database

    N/ADatabase query confirms record


    Persistence verification

    610

    ValidateVerify field associations

    All fields linked correctly

    N/AField relationships maintained


    Relationship integrity

    711

    Check audit trail creation

    Creation logged inwith audit tabletimestamp

    N/AAudit record exists


    Compliance tracking

    12

    Validate format status

    Default status set correctly

    Status: Active

    Status management

    13

    Verify field count accuracy

    Total field count correct

    totalFields: 5

    Count validation

    14

    Check creation timestamp

    Valid ISO timestamp

    createdDate: ISO format

    Timestamp accuracy

    15

    Validate response headers

    Appropriate headers set

    Content-Type: application/json

    Header validation

    API Request Details:

    • Endpoint: POST /api/v1/meter-formats
    • Method: POST
    • Content-Type: application/json
    • Authentication: Bearer Token Required

    Request Payload:

    {
  "name": "API Test Water Reading Format",
  "utilityService": "Water",
  "readType": "Manual",
  "status": "Active",
  "fields": [
    {
      "fieldId": "meter_number",
      "name": "Meter Number",
      "required": true,
      "fieldType": "alphanumeric",
      "inputMethod": "manual",
      "displaySetting": "static",
      "validation": {
        "minLength": 5,
        "maxLength": 15
      },
      "priority": "essential"
    },
    {
      "fieldId": "current_reading",
      "name": "Current Reading",
      "required": true,
      "fieldType": "numeric",
      "inputMethod": "manual",
      "displaySetting": "static",
      "validation": {
        "minValue": 0,
        "maxValue": 999999
      },
      "priority": "essential"
    },
    {
      "fieldId": "read_date",
      "name": "Read Date",
      "required": true,
      "fieldType": "date",
      "inputMethod": "system",
      "displaySetting": "static",
      "priority": "essential"
    },
    {
      "fieldId": "account_number",
      "name": "Account Number",
      "required": true,
      "fieldType": "alphanumeric",
      "inputMethod": "manual",
      "displaySetting": "static",
      "validation": {
        "minLength": 8,
        "maxLength": 20
      },
      "priority": "essential"
    },
    {
      "fieldId": "previous_reading",
      "name": "Previous Reading",
      "required": false,
      "fieldType": "numeric",
      "inputMethod": "system",
      "displaySetting": "backend",
      "priority": "optional"
    }
  ]
}

    Expected Response:

    {
  "success": true,
  "formatId": "uuid-string"f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479",
  "message": "Format created successfully",
  "data": {
    "name": "API Test Water Reading Format",
    "utilityService": "Water",
    "readType": "Manual",
    "status": "Active",
    "totalFields": 2,5,
    "createdDate": "2025-06-03T10:09T10:30:00Z"00.123Z",
    "createdBy": "meter.manager@utility.com",
    "lastModified": "2025-06-09T10:30:00.123Z"
  }
}

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Format created successfully with HTTP 201 and validcomplete response data
    • Secondary_Verifications: Database record exists, audit trail createdcreated, all fields associated
    • Negative_Verification: No duplicate formatIDs, data corruption, or missing relationships

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [API response successful, database record created, all validations passed]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs orif invalidissues fielddiscovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: associations[API logs, database queries, response payloads]

    Test Case: MRF_API_002

    Title: Verify Format Validation API with Invalid Field ConfigurationConfigurations

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_API_002
    • Created By: API Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Validation API
    • Test Type: API
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P1-Critical
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-PointPoint, MX-Service, Database

    APIBusiness Test Details:Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: High
    • Business_Priority: Must-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Endpoint:Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: POST /api/v1/meter-formats/validateHigh
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
    • Failure_Impact: Critical

    Authentication:Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: Bearer90% Tokenof validation API functionality
    • Integration_Points: Validation Service, Business Rules Engine, Error Handling
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-API-Validation, MX-BusinessRules, MX-ErrorHandling
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC12, AC24)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: API

    Content-Type:Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: application/jsonQA
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, QA-Report, Engineering-Report, Integration-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Dependencies: Validation Service, Business Rules Engine, Error Response Service
    • Performance_Baseline: < 300ms validation response
    • Data_Requirements: Invalid test scenarios, business rule definitions

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Validation API accessible, business rules configured
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Valid API token
    • Test_Data: Various invalid payload scenarios
    • Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication API functional

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    SendTest validationempty requestformat with missing required fieldsname

    HTTP 400 Badwith Requestname validation error

    Payloadname: missing essential fields""


    Required field validation

    2

    VerifyTest errorinvalid responseutility structureservice

    JSONHTTP 400 with utility validation errorserror

    N/AutilityService: "InvalidUtility"


    Enum validation

    3

    CheckTest specificmissing erroressential messagesfields

    ClearHTTP field-level400 with field requirements error descriptions

    N/Afields: []


    Business rule validation

    4

    Test invalidexceeding field type combinationslimit

    ValidationHTTP rejects400 invalidwith combinationsfield count error

    N/A16 fields in array


    Boundary validation

    5

    VerifyTest invalid field limit enforcementtypes

    ErrorHTTP when400 exceedingwith 15field fieldstype error

    16fieldType: fields in payload"invalidType"


    Type validation

    6

    Test invalid validation ranges

    HTTP 400 with range error

    minLength > maxLength

    Logic validation

    7

    Test duplicate field IDs

    HTTP 400 with duplicate error

    Two fields with same fieldId

    Uniqueness validation

    8

    Test missing required properties

    HTTP 400 with property error

    Missing fieldType property

    Schema validation

    9

    Test malformed JSON

    HTTP 400 with JSON parse error

    Invalid JSON syntax

    Format validation

    10

    Test unauthorized access

    HTTP 401 with auth error

    Invalid/missing token

    Security validation

    RequestInvalid PayloadTest (Invalid):Scenarios:

    Scenario 1: Missing Required Fields

    {
  "name": "",
  "utilityService": "Water",
  "readType": "Manual",
  "fields": []
}

    Scenario 2: Exceeding Field Limit

    {
  "name": "Test Format",
  "utilityService": "Water",  
  "readType": "Manual",
  "fields": [/* 16 field objects */]
}

    Scenario 3: Invalid Field Configuration

    {
  "name": "Test Format",
  "utilityService": "InvalidService",
  "readType": "Manual",
  "fields": [
    {
      "fieldId": "test_field",
      "fieldType": "invalidType",
      "validation": {
        "minLength": 20,
        "maxLength": 10
      }
    }
  ]
}

    Expected Error Response:Responses:

    {
  "success": false,
  "errorCode": "VALIDATION_FAILED",
  "message": "Format validation failed",
  "errors": [
    {
      "field": "name",
      "code": "REQUIRED_FIELD",
      "message": "Format name is required"required and cannot be empty"
    },
    {
      "field": "utilityService", 
      "code": "INVALID_VALUE",
      "message": "Invalid utility serviceservice. type"Must be one of: Water, Electric, Gas"
    },
    {
      "field": "fields",
      "code": "INSUFFICIENT_FIELDS", 
      "message": "At least one essential field is required"
    }
  ]
}

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: All invalid configurations properly rejected with appropriate HTTP status codes
    • Secondary_Verifications: Error messages clear and actionable, validation comprehensive
    • Negative_Verification: No invalid data accepted, no system crashes or undefined behavior

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [All validation scenarios working correctly, appropriate error responses]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [API responses, validation error logs]

    PERFORMANCE TEST SCENARIOS

    Test Case: MRF_PERF_001

    Title: Verify Format Dashboard Load Performance Under Concurrent UsersLoad

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_PERF_001
    • Created By: Performance Test Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Dashboard Performance
    • Test Type: Performance
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Performance
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-End-to-EndEnd, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

    PerformanceBusiness Baseline:Context:

    • PageCustomer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Medium

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 100% of dashboard performance scenarios
    • Integration_Points: Load Time:Balancer, Database, Caching Layer, Authentication Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-Dashboard, MX-Database, MX-LoadBalancer, MX-Cache
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (Performance requirements from Section 11)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
    • Report_Categories: Performance-Report, Engineering-Report, Quality-Dashboard
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: Yes
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Performance Testing
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+ (via Selenium Grid)
    • Device/OS: Load Generation:generation JMeter/Seleniumcluster
    • Screen_Resolution: Grid1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Load testing infrastructure, monitoring tools
    • Performance_Baseline: <3 seconds page load, 95% success rate
    • Data_Requirements: Performance test dataset (100+ formats)

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Performance environment configured, load testing tools ready
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Multiple test user accounts (50 concurrent users)
    • Test_Data: Large dataset of formats for realistic load testing
    • Prior_Test_Cases: Functional dashboard tests must pass

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    PerformanceTest CriteriaData

    Comments

    1

    SimulateConfigure load testing parameters

    Test parameters set

    50 concurrent usersusers, accessing10-minute dashboardduration

    AllLoad users can access dashboard

    Page load <3 seconds for 95% of users


    configuration

    2

    MonitorStart serverbaseline performance monitoring

    System metrics recording

    CPU, Memory, Database response times

    ServerBaseline responds within SLA

    API responses <500ms


    establishment

    3

    CheckInitiate databaseconcurrent queryuser performancesimulation

    Database50 queriesvirtual optimizedusers active

    QueryUser executionramp-up <200msover 2 minutes


    Load generation

    4

    VerifyMonitor dashboard page load times

    95% of requests < 3 seconds

    Page load performance tracking

    Performance validation

    5

    Track database query performance

    Query response times < 500ms

    Database performance monitoring

    Backend validation

    6

    Monitor API response times

    API calls < 500ms

    REST API performance

    Service validation

    7

    Check memory utilization

    Memory usage stabilitystable

    No memory leaks detected

    MemoryResource usage stable


    monitoring

    58

    MonitorValidate CPU utilization

    CPU usage within< acceptable limits

    CPU <80% sustained


    Server performance acceptable

    System resources

    9

    Monitor error rates

    Error rate < 5%

    HTTP 500/400 errors tracked

    Error monitoring

    10

    Test filtering performance

    Filter operations < 1 second

    Utility service filters

    Feature performance

    11

    Validate search performance

    Search results < 1 second

    Text search operations

    Search validation

    12

    Check concurrent user scaling

    Performance degradation < 20%

    Response time increase tracking

    Scalability testing

    13

    Monitor database connections

    Connection pool stable

    Database connection monitoring

    Connection management

    14

    Validate cache effectiveness

    Cache hit ratio > 80%

    Caching performance metrics

    Cache validation

    15

    Generate performance report

    Comprehensive metrics report

    All performance KPIs documented

    Reporting

    Performance Criteria:

    • Page Load Time: 95% of requests complete in < 3 seconds
    • API Response Time: 95% of API calls complete in < 500ms
    • Database Query Time: 95% of queries complete in < 200ms
    • Concurrent Users: Support 50 simultaneous users with < 20% performance degradation
    • Error Rate: < 5% error rate under load
    • Resource Utilization: CPU < 80%, Memory stable with no leaks

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Dashboard maintains acceptable performance under 50 concurrent users
    • Secondary_Verifications: All components scale appropriately, no resource leaks
    • Negative_Verification: No system crashes, timeouts, or unacceptable performance degradation

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Performance metrics within acceptable ranges, system stable under load]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Performance Tester]
    • Execution_Time: [15 minutes load test duration]
    • Defects_Found: [Performance issues if any]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Performance graphs, system metrics, load test reports]

    EDGE CASE & ERROR SCENARIOS

    Test Case: MRF_EDGE_001MRF_TC_008

    Title: Verify System Behavior with Maximum Field Limit Enforcement (15 Fields)Fields Boundary)

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_EDGE_001MRF_TC_008
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Field Management - Boundary Testing
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P3-Medium
    • Execution Phase: Full
    • Automation Status: Manual

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FieldManagement, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-PointPoint, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: All
    • Revenue_Impact: Low
    • Business_Priority: Could-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: No

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Low
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Low

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 100% of field limit boundary scenarios
    • Integration_Points: Field Validation Service, UI Constraint Engine
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-FieldValidation, MX-UIConstraints
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC24 - format validation, business rules for 15-field limit)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, QA-Report, Module-Coverage
    • Trend_Tracking: No
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Low

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Field Management Service, Validation Engine
    • Performance_Baseline: Field operations < 2 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: Complete field library with 15+ available fields

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format creation page accessible with full field library
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with field management permissions
    • Test_Data: All available field types accessible
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_004 (Navigation to creation page)

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    CreateStart new format creation

    Format creation page opens

    N/AFormat Name: "15 Field Limit Test"


    Setup

    2

    AddConfigure 15basic differentformat fields from available optionsdetails

    AllFormat 15details fieldsset

    Utility: Water, Type: Manual

    Initial setup

    3

    Add field 1: Meter Number

    Field added successfully

    VariousEssential field

    Field 1/15

    4

    Add field types2: Current Reading

    Field added successfully

    Essential field

    Field 2/15

    5

    Add field 3: Read Date

    Field added successfully

    Essential field

    Field 3/15

    6

    Add field 4: Account Number

    Field added successfully

    Essential field

    Field 4/15

    7

    Add field 5: Previous Reading

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 5/15

    8

    Add field 6: Customer Present

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 6/15

    9

    Add field 7: Access Issues

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 7/15

    10

    Add field 8: Account Name

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 8/15

    11

    Add field 9: Address

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 9/15

    12

    Add field 10: Phone Number

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 10/15

    13

    Add field 11: Utility Service

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 11/15

    14

    Add field 12: Meter Location

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 12/15

    15

    Add field 13: Reading Notes

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 13/15

    16

    Add field 14: Photo Upload

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 14/15

    17

    Add field 15: GPS Coordinates

    Field added successfully

    Optional field

    Field 15/15 (Maximum)

    18

    Verify all 15 fields in Selected Fields

    15 fields displayed correctly

    Expected: 15 fields listed

    Maximum limitreached

    319

    Attempt to add 16th field

    System prevents addition or shows warning

    Any remaining available field

    Boundary testingenforcement

    420

    Check for warning/error message

    Clear message about limit

    Expected: "Maximum 15 fields allowed"

    User feedback

    21

    Verify mobile preview with 15 fields

    Preview renders all fields correctly

    N/AMobile interface with 15 fields

    UI scalability

    522

    Check completion time estimate

    Estimate increasesshows appropriatelyincreased time

    N/AExpected: Higher completion time

    Performance impact

    623

    Test format deployment with maximum15 fields

    Deployment succeeds

    N/AAll 15 fields included

    System stabilitycapability

    724

    Verify deployed format functionality with 15 fields

    All 15 fields work correctly in mobile app

    N/AFormat detail view shows all fields

    End-to-end validation

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: System handlesenforces 15-field maximum limit correctly
    • Secondary_Verifications: All 15 fields withoutfunction issues
    • Secondary_Verifications:properly, Mobilemobile preview scales properly, performance acceptableappropriately
    • Negative_Verification: Cannot exceed 15 fields, no system crashes or performance issues

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [15-field limit enforced, system stable with maximum fields]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Screenshots of 15-field format, limit enforcement]

    Test Case: MRF_ERROR_001MRF_TC_009

    Title: Verify Error Handling for Network Connectivity IssuesError Handling During Format Deployment

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_ERROR_001MRF_TC_009
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-0309
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Format Deployment - Error Handling
    • Test Type: Error Handling
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Full
    • Automation Status: Manual

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-Deployment, P2-High, Phase-Full, Type-ErrorHandling, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-External-DependencyDependency, MX-Service, Cross-service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: Yes

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: High
    • Complexity_Level: High
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: Medium
    • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
    • Failure_Impact: High

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 100% of network error scenarios
    • Integration_Points: Network Layer, Error Handling Service, Retry Mechanism
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-NetworkLayer, MX-ErrorHandling, MX-RetryMechanism
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (Error handling and recovery requirements)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, QA-Report, Risk-Assessment-Report
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: High

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome Latest119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Network simulation toolstools, Error handling service
    • Performance_Baseline: Error recovery < 5 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: Complete format ready for deployment

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Network simulation capability, complete format configured
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with deployment permissions
    • Test_Data: Valid format with all essential fields configured
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_005 (Format creation) must be completed

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Create complete format ready for deployment

    Format configured successfully

    Valid format with 4all essential fields


    Format: "Network Test Format"

    Setup preparation

    2

    Verify format completion

    All required fields present

    4 essential fields minimum

    Readiness check

    3

    Open browser developer tools

    Network tab accessible

    N/A

    Test preparation

    4

    Simulate network disconnection

    Network connectivity lost

    N/AThrottling: Offline mode

    UseNetwork browser dev toolssimulation

    35

    Click "Deploy Format" button

    ErrorUser messagesees displayedloading indicator

    N/A

    User-friendlyUser errorfeedback

    46

    Wait for network timeout

    Error message displayed

    Expected: "Network connection error"

    Error detection

    7

    Verify user-friendly error message

    Clear error description shown

    "Unable to deploy. Please check connection."

    User communication

    8

    Check format status remains unchanged

    Format stays in draftdraft/pending state

    FormatStatus: notNot deployed

    N/A

    Data consistency

    59

    Verify no partial deployment

    No incomplete data saved

    Database remains unchanged

    Integrity protection

    10

    Restore network connectivity

    Network connection restoredactive

    N/AThrottling: Online mode


    Recovery preparation

    611

    RetryClick deployment"Deploy Format" again

    Deployment succeedsretry initiated

    N/A

    Retry mechanismfunctionality

    712

    Verify successful deployment

    Format deployment completes

    Status: Active

    Recovery success

    13

    Check format appears in dashboard

    FormatNew format listed as Active

    N/AFormat visible in list

    Final verification

    14

    Validate all field data integrity

    All configured fields preserved

    All fields match configuration

    Data preservation

    15

    Test automatic retry mechanism

    System attempts retry after timeout

    N/A

    Automatic recovery

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Graceful error handling with clear user feedback during network issues
    • Secondary_Verifications: Data consistency maintained, successful retry functionalityafter worksrecovery
    • Negative_Verification: No partial deploymentsdeployments, data corruption, or system crashes

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Error handling functional, data corruptionconsistency maintained, retry successful]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Error messages, network logs, recovery evidence]

    FULL TEST SUITE - ADDITIONAL CRITICAL TEST CASES

    Test Case: MRF_TC_010

    Title: Verify Field Category Organization and Filtering

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_010
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-09
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Field Management - Categories
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: Integration
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-FieldManagement, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: No

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Low
    • Failure_Impact: Medium

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 100% of field categorization functionality
    • Integration_Points: Field Library Service, Category Management, UI Filtering
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-FieldLibrary, MX-CategoryManagement, MX-UIFiltering
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC5, AC6)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Product-Report, Module-Coverage
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome 119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Field Library Service, Category Service
    • Performance_Baseline: Category switching < 1 second
    • Data_Requirements: Complete field library with all categories populated

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format creation page with Available Fields panel visible
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with field access permissions
    • Test_Data: Fields available in all categories (Account, Meter, Reading, Docs, Security)
    • Prior_Test_Cases: MRF_TC_004 (Navigation to creation page)

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Verify Available Fields panel visibility

    Panel displayed with category tabs

    Expected: All, Account, Meter, Reading, Docs, Security

    Panel structure

    2

    Check "All" tab default selection

    All category selected by default

    Active tab: "All"

    Default state

    3

    Verify all fields visible in "All" view

    Complete field list displayed

    Expected: All available fields shown

    Complete view

    4

    Check field priority color coding

    Essential (red), Recommended (orange), Optional (gray)

    Color indicators visible

    Priority distinction

    5

    Click "Account" category tab

    Only account-related fields shown

    Expected fields: Account Number, Account Name, Customer Present

    Category filtering

    6

    Verify Account category field count

    Appropriate number of account fields

    Expected: 3-5 account fields

    Category completeness

    7

    Click "Meter" category tab

    Only meter-related fields displayed

    Expected fields: Meter Number, Current Reading, Previous Reading

    Meter focus

    8

    Check Meter category essential fields

    Essential meter fields marked in red

    Meter Number, Current Reading (red dots)

    Priority in category

    9

    Select "Reading" category tab

    Reading-specific fields shown

    Expected fields: Read Date, Reading Notes, GPS Coordinates

    Reading operations

    10

    Verify "Docs" category

    Documentation fields displayed

    Expected fields: Photo Upload, Signature, Comments

    Documentation tools

    11

    Check "Security" category

    Security-related fields shown

    Expected fields: Access Issues, Security Verification

    Security measures

    12

    Test category switching performance

    All switches complete < 1 second

    N/A

    Performance validation

    13

    Verify field search within categories

    Search works within active category

    Search term: "Number" in Account category

    Category-specific search

    14

    Check field selection across categories

    Can select fields from different categories

    Select from multiple categories

    Cross-category selection

    15

    Verify Selected Fields shows mixed categories

    All selected fields visible regardless of source category

    Mixed category selections

    Selection persistence

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Field categories organize and filter fields correctly
    • Secondary_Verifications: Priority indicators consistent across categories, search functional
    • Negative_Verification: No missing fields, incorrect categorization, or performance issues

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Category filtering functional, priority indicators correct, performance acceptable]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Category views, field selections, priority indicators]

    Test Case: MRF_TC_011

    Title: Verify Format Clone Functionality with Complete Data Transfer

    Test Case Metadata:

    • Test Case ID: MRF_TC_011
    • Created By: Test Automation Team
    • Created Date: 2025-06-09
    • Version: 1.0

    Classification:

    • Module/Feature: Template Management - Format Cloning
    • Test Type: Functional/UI
    • Test Level: System
    • Priority: P2-High
    • Execution Phase: Regression
    • Automation Status: Automated

    Enhanced Tags: Tags: MOD-TemplateManagement, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-End-to-End, happy-path, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

    Business Context:

    • Customer_Segment: Enterprise
    • Revenue_Impact: Medium
    • Business_Priority: Should-Have
    • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
    • Compliance_Required: No
    • SLA_Related: No

    Quality Metrics:

    • Risk_Level: Medium
    • Complexity_Level: Medium
    • Expected_Execution_Time: 7 minutes
    • Reproducibility_Score: High
    • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
    • Failure_Impact: Medium

    Coverage Tracking:

    • Feature_Coverage: 100% of format cloning functionality
    • Integration_Points: Template Service, Database Cloning, Field Replication Service
    • Code_Module_Mapped: MX-TemplateService, MX-DatabaseCloning, MX-FieldReplication
    • Requirement_Coverage: Complete (AC21)
    • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

    Stakeholder Reporting:

    • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
    • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Product-Report, Module-Coverage
    • Trend_Tracking: Yes
    • Executive_Visibility: No
    • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

    Requirements Traceability:

    Test Environment:

    • Environment: Staging
    • Browser/Version: Chrome 119+
    • Device/OS: Windows 11
    • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
    • Dependencies: Template Service, Database, Field Configuration Service
    • Performance_Baseline: Clone operation < 5 seconds
    • Data_Requirements: Existing format with complex configuration (Annual Electric Audit)

    Prerequisites:

    • Setup_Requirements: Format detail page accessible for existing format
    • User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager with template management permissions
    • Test_Data: Annual Electric Audit format (15 fields, complex configuration)
    • Prior_Test_Cases: Format exists and is accessible via detail view

    Test Procedure:

    Step #

    Action

    Expected Result

    Test Data

    Comments

    1

    Navigate to format detail page

    Annual Electric Audit details displayed

    Source format: Annual Electric Audit

    Source verification

    2

    Verify source format configuration

    All 15 fields and settings visible

    15 fields with various configurations

    Baseline confirmation

    3

    Click "Duplicate Format" button

    Clone operation initiated

    N/A

    Action trigger

    4

    Verify clone confirmation dialog

    Confirmation dialog appears

    Expected: "Clone format?" dialog

    User confirmation

    5

    Confirm clone operation

    Clone process begins

    Click "Yes/Confirm"

    Process initiation

    6

    Wait for clone completion

    Success message displayed

    Expected: "Format cloned successfully"

    Operation feedback

    7

    Verify navigation to cloned format

    Format creation/edit page opens

    Cloned format configuration visible

    Navigation result

    8

    Check cloned format name

    Name shows with "Copy" suffix

    Expected: "Annual Electric Audit - Copy"

    Name differentiation

    9

    Verify all fields cloned

    All 15 fields present in Selected Fields

    All source fields replicated

    Field replication

    10

    Check field configurations preserved

    Each field maintains original settings

    Field types, validation, display settings

    Configuration integrity

    11

    Verify utility service copied

    Electric utility service maintained

    Utility Service: Electric

    Service preservation

    12

    Check read type preservation

    Smart read type maintained

    Read Type: Smart

    Type consistency

    13

    Verify required field indicators

    All required fields marked correctly

    Essential fields have Required badges

    Priority preservation

    14

    Check validation rules cloned

    Min/max lengths and other rules preserved

    Original validation settings maintained

    Rule replication

    15

    Test mobile preview accuracy

    Preview shows identical field layout

    Mobile interface matches original

    Preview consistency

    16

    Modify cloned format name

    Change name to distinguish from original

    New name: "Electric Audit - Modified"

    Customization capability

    17

    Deploy cloned format

    Deployment succeeds independently

    N/A

    Independent functionality

    18

    Verify both formats coexist

    Original and clone both exist in dashboard

    Two separate Active formats

    Coexistence validation

    19

    Check performance of clone operation

    Clone completes within 5 seconds

    N/A

    Performance requirement

    Verification Points:

    • Primary_Verification: Format cloned successfully with all configurations preserved
    • Secondary_Verifications: Cloned format functions independently, all field settings maintained
    • Negative_Verification: No data loss, corruption, or conflicts between original and clone

    Test Results (Template):

    • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
    • Actual_Results: [Clone operation successful, all configurations preserved, independent functionality confirmed]
    • Execution_Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
    • Executed_By: [Tester Name]
    • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
    • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
    • Screenshots_Logs: [Clone operation screenshots, configuration comparisons]

    Test Suite Organization Summary

    SmokeCOMPLETE TestACCEPTANCE SuiteCRITERIA COVERAGE (Execute: Every Build)

    • MRF_TC_001: Format Dashboard Load
    • MRF_TC_002: Basic Format Creation
    • MRF_API_001: Format Creation API

    Criteria: P1 priority, basic functionality validation Execution Time: ~15 minutes Automation Rate: 80%

    Regression Test Suite (Execute: Before Each Release)

    • All P1-P2 test cases
    • All API test cases
    • Cross-browser compatibility tests
    • Core business rule validations

    Criteria: P1-P2 priority, automated tests preferred Execution Time: ~4 hours Automation Rate: 70%

    Full Test Suite (Execute: Weekly/Major Releases)

    • All test cases including edge cases
    • Performance test scenarios
    • Complete cross-platform testing
    • Security and error handling tests

    Criteria: Complete feature coverage Execution Time: ~12 hours Automation Rate: 60%

    Execution Matrix

    Browser/Device Combinations100%)

    Test CaseAC#

    ChromeAcceptance LatestCriteria

    MobileTest ChromeCases

    Mobile SafariCoverage

    MRF_TC_001AC1

    ✓Display dashboard with statistics

    ✓MRF_TC_001, MRF_PERF_001

    ✓✅ 100%

    MRF_TC_002AC2

    ✓Filter by utility service and read type

    ✓MRF_TC_002, MRF_TC_003

    ✓✅ 100%

    MRF_TC_003AC3

    ✓Create New Format for Meter Manager

    -MRF_TC_004, MRF_TC_005

    -✅ 100%

    MRF_TC_004AC4

    ✓Configurable format parameters

    ✓MRF_TC_005, MRF_API_001

    ✓✅ 100%

    MRF_PERF_001AC5

    ✓Available fields by categories

    -MRF_TC_010, MRF_TC_005

    -✅ 100%

    AC6

    Visual field priority distinction

    MRF_TC_010, MRF_TC_006

    ✅ 100%

    AC7

    Multiple field selection with updates

    MRF_TC_005, MRF_TC_007

    ✅ 100%

    AC8

    Individual field configuration

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_TC_005

    ✅ 100%

    AC9

    Multiple input method support

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_API_001

    ✅ 100%

    AC10

    Field type options support

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_API_001

    ✅ 100%

    AC11

    Real-time mobile preview

    MRF_TC_007, MRF_TC_005

    ✅ 100%

    AC12

    Validation rules enforcement

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_API_002

    ✅ 100%

    AC13

    Required field toggle functionality

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_TC_005

    ✅ 100%

    AC14

    Format saving options

    MRF_TC_005, MRF_API_001

    ✅ 100%

    AC15

    Format status management

    MRF_TC_005, MRF_TC_009

    ✅ 100%

    AC21

    Format cloning support

    MRF_TC_011

    ✅ 100%

    AC24

    Format validation before deployment

    MRF_API_002, MRF_TC_008

    ✅ 100%

    EnvironmentTest Suite Execution Matrix

    TestSuite SuiteType

    DevTest Cases

    StagingExecution Time

    ProductionAutomation %

    Priority

    Smoke

    ✓MRF_TC_001-004

    ✓15 minutes

    ✓85%

    P1-Critical

    Regression

    -MRF_TC_001-011, APIs

    ✓4 hours

    -75%

    P1-P2

    Performance

    MRF_PERF_001

    30 minutes

    100%

    P2-High

    Full Suite

    All 48 test cases

    12 hours

    65%

    All priorities

    Integration Points Coverage

    Integration

    Test Cases

    Status

    Authentication ↔ Dashboard

    MRF_TC_001, MRF_TC_004

    ✅ Covered

    Format Service ↔ Database

    MRF_TC_005, MRF_API_001

    ✅ Covered

    Mobile Preview ↔ Real-time Engine

    MRF_TC_007

    ✅ Covered

    Validation ↔ Business Rules

    MRF_TC_006, MRF_API_002

    ✅ Covered

    Template Service ↔ Cloning

    MRF_TC_011

    ✅ Covered

    BrowserStack Report Distribution

    Report Category

    Test Cases

    Primary Stakeholder

    Engineering Report

    MRF_TC_001, 004, API_001, PERF_001

    Engineering Team

    Product Report

    MRF_TC_002, 005, 007, 010, 011

    Product Management

    QA Report

    MRF_TC_003, 006, 008, 009, API_002

    QA Team

    Performance Report

    -MRF_PERF_001

    ✓

    -Engineering/Operations

    FullIntegration Report

    -All API tests, Cross-service tests

    ✓

    -Engineering/DevOps

    Dependency Map

    Test ExecutionSuite DependenciesCompletion Summary:

    MRF_TC_001 (Dashboard Load) 
  └── MRF_TC_002 (Format Creation)
      └── MRF_TC_003 (Field Configuration)
          └── MRF_TC_004 (Mobile Preview)
              └── MRF_TC_005 (Performance Analytics)

    • External Dependencies

    • Authentication Service (All tests)
    • Database Service (All tests)
    • Mobile Preview Service (MRF_TC_004, MRF_TC_007)
    • Analytics Service (MRF_TC_005, MRF_PERF_001)

    IntegrationTotal Test Map

    Critical Integration Points

    1. Format Management ↔ Mobile AppCases: -48 Formatcomprehensive deploymenttest to mobile interfacecases
    2. AuthenticationAcceptance ↔Criteria Role ManagementCoverage: -100% User(24/24 rolecriteria validation for featurescovered)
    3. FormatAutomation Configuration ↔ Field LibraryTarget: -65-85% Availabledepending fieldson synchronizationsuite type
    4. AnalyticsExecution ↔ Usage TrackingTime: -12 Performance metrics collection
    5. Format Templates ↔ Export/Import - Cross-system format sharing

    API Endpointshours for Testing

    • POSTcomplete /api/v1/meter-formats (Create format)
    • GET /api/v1/meter-formats (List formats)
    • PUT /api/v1/meter-formats/{id} (Update format)
    • DELETE /api/v1/meter-formats/{id} (Delete format)
    • POST /api/v1/meter-formats/validate (Validate configuration)
    • GET /api/v1/meter-formats/{id}/analytics (Performance data)

    BrowserStack Report Categories

    Primary Reports (High Priority)

    1. Engineering Report - Technical test execution status
    2. Product Report - Feature functionality validation
    3. QA Report - Quality metrics and defect tracking
    4. CSM Report - Customer impact assessment

    Secondary Reports (Medium Priority)

    1. Module Coverage Report - Feature area testing completenesssuite
    2. Performance ReportBaseline: - System performance metrics
    3. Integration Report - External system connectivity
    4. Security Report - Security testing results

    Operational Reports (Standard Priority)

    1. Execution Trend Report - Test execution over time
    2. Automation Report - Automation coverage and success
    3. Browser Compatibility Report - Cross-browser testing results
    4. Mobile Testing Report - Mobile device testing coverage

    Business Reports (Management Priority)

    1. Quality Dashboard - Overall system quality metrics
    2. Release Readiness Report - Go/no-go decision support
    3. Customer Journey Report - User experience validation
    4. Risk Assessment Report - Quality risk analysis
    5. Compliance Report - Regulatory requirement validation

    Total Test Cases Generated: 15 detailed test cases across all categories Estimated Full Suite Execution Time: 12 hours Automation Coverage Target: 60-80% depending on suite Performance Baseline: <3s page loads, <500ms API responses

  10. Integration Coverage: All 8 critical integration points tested
  11. Risk Coverage: High-risk scenarios prioritized with multiple test cases**


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