Method and system for testing graphical user interface programs

Details Method and system for testing graphical user interface programs Method and system for testing graphical user interface programs

1995-05-31

1997-05-27

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

39518322, G06F 1100

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056340028

ABSTRACT:
In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an improved method and system for testing a graphical user interface program. The preferred embodiment provides improved performance over prior methods because it decouples the testing of an program's engine component from the testing of its GUI component. The preferred method begins the testing process by invoking test functions that send data to the program's engine component. The data simulates user action on the graphical user interface of the program. In response to receiving the data, the engine component processes the simulated user action as if it had been sent from the graphical user interface component. The preferred method captures the results of this processing and uses the results to determine whether the engine component is performing properly. By testing the engine component without invoking the graphical user interface component, the preferred embodiment reduces the overall time spent testing the GUI program and allows the testing of the program to begin at an earlier point in the development process than had earlier been possible.

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