Introduction: The Basic Architecture of Functional Testing Tool

 

The basic architecture of Functional Testing tool is described below. Some tools provide less and some provide more than that mentioned here.

 

Test Script Definition: In this process, an interaction with the application to be tested is recorded. The record defines a test script as output. This test script can be edited using the integrated script editor.

 

Parameterization of Data Value: For data-driven tests, the functional tool provides data access capabilities that help to select the data source accurately. Control points can be defined on the graphical objects or on data with the tool. This helps to analyze the test results.

 

Automated Test Execution: The test cases are executed reproducing the recorded user interactions. Data driven tests are executed based on the data access provided during the test definition phase.

 

Reports on Test Result: When the test execution is finished, the test results are compared to the reference points based on the control points set during test definition. Accurate results can be obtained from each comparison.

 

Functional Testing – Tools

 

• SoapUI: It is an open source cross platform functional testing tool that creates and executes automated functional, regression, compliance and load tests. All the standard protocols are supported by SoapUI.

 

• WatiN: It is a testing tool that makes testing possible for web applications in .Net framework.

 

•  HTTP Recorder: It is a browser independent testing tool. It allows us to record functional interactions with websites and produce scripts for automated playback.

 

• Watir: It automates web browsers similar to user interactions. It uses open source Ruby Library files.

 

• Canoo Web Test: It is also an open source testing tool for automated testing of web applications.

 

• WebInject: It is a free automated testing tool which enables testing of web applications and web services. It can be used on HTTP interfaces to test individual system components.

 

• Solex: Built in as a plugin for Eclipse IDE, it is a free open source testing tool for web applications.

 

• Selenium: It is used to automate web applications for testing purposes. Selenium WebDriver can be used to create browser based tests for regression testing. Selenium IDE can be used to create bug reproduction scripts. It can also be used to create scripts for exploratory testing.

 

• HP UFT – HP's Unified Functional Testing is an automated functional testing tool. It integrates the main features of Quick Test Pro(QTP), WinRunner and HP Service Test. HP UFT carries out automated execution of functional tests and thus helps in increasing the speed and cost effectiveness of the software development and delivery. UFT is very helpful for performing Regression tests.

 

• HP LeanFT: The agile methodology of software development has called for introduction of test processes early into the software development life cycle. HP's LeanFT, released on 2nd June 2015, is an automated functional testing tool that provides a robust solution to this approach of continuous testing and integration. It enables coding in familiar scripting languages. It combines the best features by morphing Selenium with the key functionalities in UFT.

 

Conclusion

 

  Without test tools and test automations, functional testing will need to be accomplished manually by users logging in and performing the tasks in a business process. To some extent, this seems to be effective. But for an extensive software application it is not an economical solution. Using automation tools for functional testing, test scripts can be recorded and used repeatedly. Thus Functional Testing tools help to eliminate the need for manual tests hence reducing the risk of errors.

 

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