How can you handle exceptions and error management in Tosca automation?

In Tosca automation, handling exceptions and error management is crucial to build robust test cases. Here’s how you can effectively manage them:

Error Handling Blocks: Tosca provides Error Handling functionality where you can define what should happen if a step or test step fails. You can use the Error Handling section to specify alternative actions, retries, or to log errors.
Try-Catch Logic with Recovery Scenarios: You can simulate try-catch behavior using Tosca’s Recovery Scenarios. A recovery scenario runs automatically when a test step fails and can attempt corrective actions like closing pop-ups, reloading the application, or logging additional info before continuing or aborting the test.
Conditional Execution: Use If-Else logic blocks to check conditions during runtime and decide whether to continue, retry, or skip steps based on error states or validation failures.
Custom Verification and Checks: Incorporate checkpoints and verifications with clear expected results. When a verification fails, Tosca can trigger recovery scenarios or stop the test gracefully with meaningful logs.
Retry Mechanisms: Use loops combined with conditional checks to retry flaky steps or wait for certain conditions before proceeding.
Logging and Reporting: Utilize Tosca’s detailed logging and reporting features to capture error details, screenshots, and test data, aiding quick diagnosis and debugging.
Modular Test Design: Structure tests into reusable modules and test cases to isolate and manage errors locally without impacting the entire test suite.

By combining these techniques, Tosca ensures comprehensive exception handling and smooth error management for reliable automation.

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