Data Repository

The Data Repository is a centralized storage area where you can manage reusable data used in automated test cases.

Instead of hardcoding values inside tests, the Data Repository allows you to store important data elements, such as selectors, variables, and endpoints, and reference them across multiple test cases. This helps keep tests clean, maintainable, and reusable.

Data in the repository is organized by environment, allowing different values to be used for different testing environments (for example: Development, Staging, or Production).

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What Can Be Stored in the Data Repository

The Data Repository supports several types of reusable data.

• Variables

• Selectors

• Endpoints

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Environments

Data Repository items can be organized by environment.

This allows different data values to be used depending on where the tests run.

Example environments might include:

• Development

• QA

• Staging

• Production

For example:

Environment	Variable Value
Development	dev-user
Staging	staging-user
Production	prod-user

This ensures tests remain consistent while adapting to different environments.

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Permissions

Access to the Data Repository is controlled using a dedicated permission.

Navigate to:

Administration → Roles and Permissions → Automation → Data Repository

Permission:

Modify

This permission controls whether a user can modify Data Repository items.

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Modify Permission Enabled

If the Modify permission is enabled, the user can:

• Create new items

• Create folders

• Edit existing items

• Delete items

This provides full access to manage the Data Repository.

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Modify Permission Disabled

If the Modify permission is not enabled, the user has read-only access.

Users can:

• View repository items

• Reference stored data in test cases

But they cannot modify repository data.

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Read-Only User Interface Behaviour

When a user has read-only access, the interface automatically hides editing controls.

The following actions are not available:

Hidden Action Buttons

• Create New Item

• Create New Folder

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Best Practices

To keep the Data Repository organized and maintainable:

• Use clear naming conventions for selectors and variables

• Group related items into folders

• Separate environment-specific values properly

• Avoid duplicating selectors across multiple items

• Update selectors in the repository instead of editing test cases

Using a well-structured Data Repository improves test stability, reuse, and maintainability across your automation suite.