# Generic The following categories are available under Generic Actions:

Generic Operations	Description
String Operations	A String represents a sequence of characters used to store and manage text. It can include a combination of letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces.
Interrupt Operations	The Halt Action pauses or stops the execution of a Test step at a specified point. It provides precise control over the script flow.
Date Operations	Date Actions manage date and time functions in a Test step, enabling retrieval, formatting, and date calculations.
Database Operations	Database Operations performs various actions on database like verifying data, exporting data from database and running query.
Mathematical Operations	Mathematical Operations perform arithmetic calculations in a Test step, processing numeric data for computations with values or variables in the script.
File and Folder Operations	File and Folder Actions automate file system tasks like creating, deleting, reading, or modifying files.
Variable Operations	Variable Actions define and manage variables within a Test step. They allow for storing and manipulating dynamic values.
Loops and Condition Operations	Loops and Conditions Actions enable repeated execution and conditional logic within a Test step.
Skip Operations	Skip Actions let test steps bypass parts under certain conditions, optimizing execution by avoiding unnecessary steps.
XML and Json Operations	XML and JSON Actions simplify structured data handling, aiding data exchange and integration.
Other Operations	Other Actions include additional functions not covered under predefined categories.
Orchestration Operations	Orchestration Actions in Avo Assure execute test scripts from external platforms like Selenium, Safal, Karate, and Cucumber, and generate unified execution reports.

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