Compare Test Results

Applies to ReadyAPI 3.51, last modified on March 21, 2024

To compare results of different test runs, switch to the Compare tab in the main security test window.

ReadyAPI: Switching to the Compare tab

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This tab contains the test run and log panels:

  • The test run panel includes two lists: Recent Test Runs and Archived Test Runs. By default, the latest test run is on the Recent Test Runs list. To select a number of tests to be saved, use the Number of runs to save drop-down list.

    To archive a test run, right-click its name and select Archive Run in the context menu. Set the run as a baseline test, so it will appear on the Archived Test Runs list.

    ReadyAPI: Test run panel on the Compare tab

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  • The log panel works in two modes: log and diff. To switch between these modes, use the Show drop-down menu.

    The panel also has several buttons:

    Button Description
    Configure Open the log settings dialog.
    Note: The log settings are identical to those available on the Transaction Log tab.
    Clear Clear the log.
    Export Export the log.
    Arrow Expand or collapse the log records.
    ReadyAPI: Log panel on the Compare tab

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Working with the Compare tab

To view the difference between two test runs, do the following:

  1. Run your test (once or multiple times). Make sure to specify the number of runs you wish to save in the Number of runs to save drop-down list.

  2. Right-click the name of the run you want to make a baseline test.

  3. Select Set as Baseline.

  4. The baseline test run will be highlighted on the Archived Test Runs list.

    ReadyAPI: Switching between the log panel modes with the highlighted test run

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    Switch the log panel to the Diff mode using the Show drop-down menu.

  5. Run the test one more time.

  6. Select the latest test run on the Recent test Runs list during or after the test run.

    ReadyAPI: Showing differences on the Compare tab

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    The comparison results will appear in the log panel.

    Click any node to see the differences.

See Also

Analyzing Test Results
Configure Test Properties
Security Test Results

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