Test Step Execution and Evaluation Separation

The patent segments the testing process into two independent phases: execution phase (where test steps are run and data is collected) and evaluation phase (where test steps are assessed). This segmentation allows the execution of multiple test steps to proceed in parallel without waiting for immediate evaluation, thereby improving productivity while maintaining reliability through structured evaluation of each test step.

The patent implements preliminary action by collecting and storing test data during execution without immediately evaluating it. The system prepares test data in advance and maintains it for later evaluation, allowing the execution phase to complete fully before the evaluation phase begins, thus reducing overall testing time while ensuring thorough evaluation.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the testing system to automatically collect, store, and manage test data without requiring constant human intervention. The system autonomously handles data collection during execution and prepares it for evaluation, reducing the operational burden on human testers while maintaining reliable test evaluation.

The patent introduces an intermediary data collection and management layer between test execution and human evaluation. This intermediary system automatically handles data storage and retrieval, acting as a buffer that eliminates the need for constant human presence while ensuring reliable evaluation when needed.

The patent segments computationally intensive verification operations from the execution phase. Heavy computations are deferred to the evaluation phase after data collection is complete, allowing fast execution without time-consuming calculations during testing. This maintains accuracy by performing thorough verifications while reducing overall testing time.

The patent performs preliminary data collection and storage during execution, then conducts computationally intensive verifications during the evaluation phase. This preliminary action approach allows the system to gather all necessary data quickly and then process it thoroughly without delaying execution, thus maintaining both accuracy and efficiency.