Understanding the relationship between scripts and components is crucial for impact analysis, maintenance, and debugging. Panaya provides tools to help visualize and manage these dependencies.
How to Check Script-to-Component Dependencies
Panaya offers a “Used In” tab in the component details view:
Navigate to a component.
Open the “Used In” tab to see a list of scripts referencing this component.
This view includes script names, project associations, and usage context.
Alternatively,
Open the script in ScriptBuilder to review it
Open the test and review the “used components” list in the tab.
Best Practices for Managing Dependencies
Audit component usage regularly. Use the “Used In” tab to identify high-impact components and prioritize their stability.
Avoid overloading components. Where possible, use small and focused components that serve a clear and specific purpose.
Track changes with comments. When updating a component, document the reason and expected impact.
Communicate changes. Notify stakeholders when shared components are updated, especially if they affect critical test flows.
Recommendations for Dependency Management
Establish ownership of shared components to ensure accountability.
Use naming conventions to indicate component purpose and scope.
Document any dependency in the asset’s general tab > Description field.