System and method for generating business process test elements

Details System and method for generating business process test elements System and method for generating business process test elements

2006-08-28

2011-11-08

Chavis, John (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056057

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for generating business process test elements for automated testing of business process application configurations. A business process application executes business processes, which are typically automated operations involving users and information systems, and are typically specific to a type of business. A business process test is a set of instructions for invoking a business process. The test invokes one or more test elements, which are building blocks that codify interactions with business processes. Each element includes a description of the input data accepted by an associated transaction or screen of the business process. The element can receive input from a user or simulated user via an input interface of the application, and can invoke the associated business process with the input. The element is generated based upon metadata information retrieved from the business process application. The element provides input to and retrieves output from the application for the associated business process. The element refers to fields of the business process transactions or screens by names associated with the fields. The names may be internal application names, which are independent of a particular language.

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