System and method for automatic test case generation

Details System and method for automatic test case generation System and method for automatic test case generation

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Wilson, Yolanda L (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C717S124000, C703S022000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10134816

ABSTRACT:
A system and method provide testing of software in different configurations automatically. Templates may be provided for developers to create an application or for generating tests. One or more tests may be generated for testing the application. The testing scope may range between a plurality of configurations for the application in one or more environments. Tests may include test blocks corresponding to parts of the application for testing according to the execution order of the parts of the application. Tests may change input values, modules in the application, configuration settings, data types, communication parameters, and/or other application elements for testing. Such changes may be generated automatically during testing. Test code may be inserted in the application for testing. Application generation and compilation may be automated during testing. Deployment and undeployment of applications may also be automated for testing.

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