Smoke testing in NetSuite is a quick, high-level test to ensure that the most important and critical system features are working as expected after a new build, customization, or upgrade. This type of testing aims to catch significant issues early in the testing cycle and provides confidence that the core system is stable enough to proceed with more detailed tests.
To perform smoke testing in NetSuite, follow these basic steps:
- Identify Critical Functionalities: The first step in smoke testing is to identify the most critical functionalities that must work for the system to be considered stable. In NetSuite, these might include logging in, accessing dashboards, creating or modifying records (such as sales orders, invoices, etc.), and generating reports.
- Create a Test Plan: Document a set of high-level test cases that focus on these critical functionalities. These test cases should cover basic navigation, the creation and saving of records, and generating standard reports.
- Execute Tests: Run your test cases and document any errors or issues that arise. Since smoke tests are intended to catch major problems, you should be on the lookout for issues such as scripts failing to load, broken links, or critical workflows not functioning.
- Evaluate the Results: If the smoke test passes without any major issues, more detailed testing can begin. If significant problems are found, they should be fixed before deeper testing is attempted.
Smoke testing is an efficient way to ensure that the system’s critical features are intact, and that further testing can proceed.