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# Next steps with the Automated Test Framework

# Next steps with the Automated Test Framework {#atf-next-step-concepts__rdf_cgh_2y}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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After you feel comfortable creating and running simple tests, explore the more advanced
features of the Automated Test Framework.{#atf-next-step-concepts__tkv_cjh_2y}

## Batch tests together with test suites

If you commonly run a set of tests together, you can group them using test suites. To learn about test suites, see [Building and running automated test suites](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/xWup2thwq5mh4P~3Al42YQ "Run a group of tests in a specific order to test an application or a group of related features.").

## Pass data from one test step to another with input and output variables

You can pass data from one test step to another using input variables and
output variables. For more information, see [Passing data from one automated test step to another](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/doKSQyqk~YoA0ifkMWu1BQ "Some automated test steps create data that you can use as an input to a subsequent step.").

## Reuse common sequences of steps with templates

If you frequently add the same sequence of steps to your tests, save time by creating a template. To learn more about templates, see [Add a predefined list of steps (template) to an automated test](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JnBcqZmKRaTwYsRtWmCotg "With test templates you can add a predefined list of steps to a test. Any list of steps that follows a set pattern makes a good candidate for a template.")