While discussing about "definition" of "test automation", with Ben Simo I left a comment at Ben's blog post. I am sharing that here for the benefit of my blog readers ...
(You would also find some debate about "model based testing" in comments)
Test automation involves - Automation Design and Execution of automated tests ...
Design: An act of translation of some question that one asks regarding a feature of an software application into some programmable instructions so that the question being asked is modeled with reasonable accuracy (courtesy: Michael Bolton) In simple words translating a testing question into a program
Execution: Use of a machine (hence a set of computer programs) to support any aspect of Testing with Testing at the center of whole scheme of things.
(derived from the definitions by James Bach and Michael B)
As I continue to write about definitions and terminologies around test automation, let me reiterate - Nothing called "Automated Testing" exists in this world....
Shrini
Shrini
1 comment:
My view of automated testing (any use of tools to aid testing) is explicitly intended to encompass ALL aspects of testing, not just test execution. It covers design, too; and management.
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