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High-Level Solution (HLS) - Automation Story

This HLS template for an Automation Story provides a structured framework for designing, implementing, and executing automation processes. It ensures clarity in automation objectives, methodologies, and system interactions.

A High-Level Solution (HLS) for Automation should include:

  • Purpose & Expected Outcome: Define why the automation is needed and what results it aims to achieve.
  • Prerequisites: List the required tools, frameworks, programming languages, and system configurations.
  • Approach: Outline the methodology, including script-based automation, event-driven execution, and CI/CD integration.
  • Sequence/Architecture Diagram: Illustrate the execution flow and interaction between components.

1. Prerequisites

List the required tools, platforms, and configurations needed for the automation, including:

  • Automation framework (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework).
  • Programming language used.
  • Third-party dependencies or integrations required.
  • Access or credentials needed for execution.

2. Approach

Explain the methodology used for implementing automation, such as:

  • Script-based automation or no-code automation.
  • Event-driven automation (trigger-based execution).
  • Batch execution or real-time processing.
  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines.

3. Sequence Diagram / Architecture Diagram

Include a sequence diagram or architecture diagram that illustrates:

  • The interaction between different components and systems.
  • The flow of execution from trigger to result.
  • The role of external services, APIs, and databases.

Example Sequence Diagram

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant AutomationScript
    participant BackendService
    participant Database


    User->>AutomationScript: Initiates Automation
    AutomationScript->>BackendService: Sends Request
    BackendService->>Database: Fetch/Update Data
    Database-->>BackendService: Response
    BackendService-->>AutomationScript: Processed Data
    AutomationScript-->>User: Final Output