The purpose of this discipline detail is to implement (record, generate, or
program) the test procedures that were defined in Design Test. The output
artifact is a computer readable version of the test procedure, referred to as a
test script. The generation of test scripts can be done within the context of
test automation tools or programming environments.
How to Staff
The test designer uses the test model, and may additionally use the
implemented components, to implement the tests. The test designer also works
closely with the Designer and Implementer to ensure that test-specific functions
(stubs, drivers, etc.), elements that are not the focus of test, but which the
target-of-test interacts with, are being implemented and tested.
Work Guidelines
Test scripts may be produced using several techniques, including:
Recording - using a record / playback tool to capture (record) the
interaction with the target-of-test and the results of executing the
target-of-test.
Programming - using a development environment to program the necessary
steps for executing and capturing the results of executing the
target-of-test.
Automated Generation - using a test generation tool to generate test
scripts without any user intervention (except set-up and launch of
generation).
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