Automated Test Scripters

[Glenn Ericson <Glenn-Ericson@xxxxxxx>]

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 11:40:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: Fred Schuff 

For those trying to automate testing using scripts, remember that capturing
a script is only 1/2 of the process. Most of your testing time will be
consumed by replaying the script over and over and verifying the
results. Consider tools which will capture data (input and output) along
with your scripting tool. That way, you avoid the imense problems of
synchronized data extraction, data storage, data reloading and the
verification of results. 
There are Products [ I will answer that in private  mail for those
interested] that will capture input and output and allow aging captured
data (usually less than 10% of your total data volume) while comparing the
results, reports and all data files, as the testing process occurs (no post
processing data extraction and compare). And replaying a single process is
independent of any predecessor processing - another huge savings in the
testing processs. Many  variations  and  usbsets are out there as well -
and costs  differ  with function. BUY  what you need

Testing is the big chunk of time and money and being sure the results are
accurate and complete is critical.




Glenn
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