Intelligent Automated Script for Parallel Software Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual sanity testing of software applications is time-consuming and costly, especially for large applications, and existing automated techniques require modification or re-writing for different versions or applications, lacking adaptability across multiple platforms.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent automated script that builds a temporary map of the software application's user interface, allowing for parallel testing of multiple versions or applications by instantiating test scripts and performing sanity tests on elements, with error message reporting, without the need for re-writing or modifying the script.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual sanity testing is performed on large applications, then testing thoroughness is improved, but time consumption and labor expenses increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically generating test scripts from the application's own user interface elements. The test script generation module captures UI elements and their relationships directly from the application under test, eliminating the need for manual test case creation and reducing dependency on external testers while maintaining comprehensive testing coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical testing processes with automated script execution. The test execution module automatically runs generated scripts against multiple application versions, substituting human operators with automated systems that can perform repetitive testing tasks faster and without fatigue, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining thoroughness
2Productivity
If automated testing scripts are created for specific applications, then testing efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different versions or applications deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by designing a test script generation module that can create scripts applicable to multiple versions and applications within the same domain. The generated scripts use parameterized UI element references and relationship-based navigation that can adapt to version changes without requiring complete script rewrites, allowing one script template to serve multiple testing scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making test scripts flexible and adaptable rather than static. The scripts incorporate dynamic element identification based on UI relationships and hierarchical structures, allowing them to automatically adjust when UI elements change position or properties across different versions, maintaining script validity without manual intervention
3Productivity
If the scope of sanity testing is limited to reduce time and expense, then testing cost is reduced, but product quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically generating comprehensive test scripts that cover all major UI elements and their relationships before testing begins. This automated script generation ensures that no critical testing scenarios are omitted, maintaining thoroughness while reducing the manual effort required, thereby achieving both cost efficiency and product quality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating virtual representations of UI elements and their relationships in the form of structured data models. These copied representations are then used to generate test scripts that systematically cover all UI components, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage without requiring manual inspection of each element, thus maintaining quality while improving efficiency
4Reliability
If test environments are patched to resolve issues after creation, then problem resolution is achieved, but significant rework is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by automatically detecting UI element changes in patched versions and regenerating test scripts to accommodate these changes. The script generation module continuously monitors and adapts to environment modifications, providing real-time feedback adjustments that eliminate the need for manual rework and reduce the complexity associated with environment patching
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention provide for utilizing an intelligent automated script to test software applications. According to one embodiment, testing a software application can comprise executing a test script for testing a plurality of versions of the software application. For example, executing the test script can comprise instantiating a first instance of the test script for testing the first version of the software application. The first version of the software application can be initiated and a temporary map of the first version of the software application can be built by the test script. The first version of the software application can be tested based on the temporary map. In some cases, a second instance of the test script can be instantiated for testing a second version of the software application. In such cases, the first and second versions of the application may be tested in parallel.