Automated Test Case Execution System with Dynamic Device Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems for executing test cases in system and software development are cumbersome and require substantial user involvement in scheduling, setup, and execution, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors.
Innovation Solution
A system that automatically prioritizes and integrates test cases into an existing queue, dynamically allocates them to available computing devices, and generates reports on execution results, reducing user input and increasing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional systems are used for executing test cases, then test case execution can be performed, but substantial user involvement is required in scheduling, setup, and execution, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the test execution system automatically schedules, configures, and executes test cases without requiring substantial user involvement. The system autonomously manages the entire test execution workflow, from receiving test cases to generating results reports, thereby improving efficiency while reducing manual operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring computing devices and preparing execution environments before test cases are submitted. Configuration information is stored and automatically applied when test cases are received, eliminating the need for users to perform setup tasks manually at the time of execution.
2Loss of time
If manual scheduling and setup is performed for test case execution, then test cases can be executed, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical processes with automated computational processes. Instead of users manually scheduling and setting up test executions, the system uses automated algorithms to receive test cases, determine configurations, allocate computing devices, and execute tests, thereby reducing both time loss and process complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary automation layer between the user and the test execution process. This intermediary system handles all scheduling and setup tasks automatically, acting as a mediator that receives test case requirements and translates them into executed test cases without requiring user intervention in the intermediate steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If automated allocation is implemented, then test cases can be dynamically assigned to computing devices, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a universal configuration management approach where a single configuration information structure serves multiple purposes: it stores device capabilities, defines execution parameters, and guides test case allocation. This multi-functional configuration system enables dynamic allocation without proportionally increasing system complexity, as the same configuration data serves multiple automated functions.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, computer readable media and apparatuses for executing one or more test cases associated with verifying a functionality of a computer system, software application, or the like are presented. The test cases may be received by a system and may be prioritized and integrated into an existing queue of test cases based on the determined priority. In some examples, a configuration for a computing device to execute the test cases may be identified and transmitted to one or more computing devices available to or scheduled to execute the test cases. Accordingly, the test cases may be dynamically allocated to available computing devices for execution. In some arrangements, one or more reports may be generated and/or transmitted reporting the results of the execution of the test cases. The reports may be accessible via the system and/or may be transmitted to a user via, for example, an email message.