The Definition and Function of Testware

Software crisis was the entire computer software industry and even the most popular topic. In order to resolve the crisis, software practitioners, experts and scholars to make a lot of effort. Now people have gradually realized that the so-called software crisis is a situation in fact only, that is, software error, it is these errors resulted in the cost of software development, progress and quality of out of control. Errors are the properties of software, but can not be changed because the software is to be completed by the people, all the work done by the people will not be perfect. So we introduce testware.

What is testware? Generally speaking, Testware is a sub-set of software with a special purpose, that is, for software testing, especially for software testing automation. Automation testware for example is designed to be executed on automation frameworks.It is an umbrella term for all utilities and application software that serve in combination for testing a software package but not necessarily contribute to operational purposes. As such, testware is not a standing configuration but merely a working environment for application software or subsets thereof.

It includes artifacts produced during the test process required to plan, design, and execute tests, such as documentation, scripts, inputs, expected results, set-up and clear-up procedures, files, databases, environment, and any additional software or utilities used in testing.

Testware is produced by both verification and validation testing methods. Like software, Testware includes codes and binaries as well as test cases, test plan, test report and etc. Testware should be placed under the control of a configuration management system, saved and faithfully maintained.

Compared to general software, testware is special because it has a different purpose ,different metrics for quality and different users .The different methods should be adopted when you develop testware with what you use to develop general software.

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June 22, 2009 · Filed under Computer monitoring software

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