Automated Test Case Generation and Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional software testing methods are inefficient due to manual generation and execution of test cases, which require significant time and effort, especially when scenarios change, such as with the addition of new features, and test executions are typically run serially to ensure prerequisites are met.
Innovation Solution
Automated test case generation and scheduling mechanisms that identify mutually exclusive input and output parameter values to automatically generate and schedule tests, reducing manual input and ensuring valid scenarios are tested efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If test cases are generated manually based on individual determination, then test coverage can be tailored to specific scenarios, but significant time and effort are required especially when scenarios change
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of the software model, operation specifications, and parameter relationships before test case generation. By pre-processing the software model to identify operations, parameters, and their relationships, the system prepares test data structures and validation rules in advance, enabling rapid automated test case generation when scenarios change without requiring manual re-analysis
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates automated test case templates based on the software model structure. These templates are generated by copying and adapting the operational specifications and parameter relationships from the software model, allowing rapid generation of test cases that mirror the actual software structure without manual creation of each test scenario
2Reliability
If test executions are run serially to ensure prerequisites are completed, then test reliability is maintained, but testing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically determines test execution order based on prerequisite relationships identified in the software model. Rather than fixed serial execution, the system analyzes dependency relationships between operations and parameters, dynamically generating an execution schedule that respects prerequisites while enabling parallel execution of independent tests, thus maintaining reliability while improving efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the test execution process into independent units based on operation and parameter relationships. By identifying which tests have prerequisite dependencies and which can run independently, the system divides the test suite into executable segments that can be run in parallel when possible, while maintaining proper sequencing for dependent tests
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual test case generation is used, then test scenarios can be customized, but adaptability to changes such as new features is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically copies and adapts test case templates when the software model changes. When new features or operations are added to the software model, the system generates corresponding test cases by copying the appropriate templates and adapting them to the new structure, eliminating manual test case modification and improving adaptability to changes
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AI summary
In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for automated test case generation and scheduling. These mechanisms and methods for automated test case generation and scheduling can provide an automated manner of generating test cases and scheduling tests associated with such test cases. The ability to provide this automation can improve efficiency in a testing environment.