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Automate regression tests

IBM Rational Functional Tester makes regression testing a snap

Brian Bryson, Author, IBM
Brian Bryson joined IBM Rational in 1995 after having spent several years in software development. Since joining IBM Rational, he has held various positions supporting software quality tools, from consultant to technical marketing. He is currently the automated software quality evangelist for IBM Rational and spends his days speaking to customers, partners and analysts on all matters pertaining to software quality. Brian has spoken at numerous conferences and published many articles, the most recent on Patterns of Success in Test Automation in the December 2004 issue of Software Test and Performance.

Summary:  This tutorial introduces you to IBM Rational Functional Tester, an automated regression testing tool that lets you test Java, .NET, terminal-based and web applications running on Windows and Linux platforms. The tutorial will help you create, execute and edit a Functional Tester regression test. Along the way you'll explore the challenges of regression testing and the solutions offered by Functional Tester to address these challenges.

Date:  21 Feb 2005
Level:  Introductory
PDF:  A4 and Letter (62 KB | 17 pages)Get Adobe® Reader®

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You accomplished a lot in this tutorial:

  • You recorded a data-driven script that can run multiple data sets through the same script code, increasing the ROI on your test script.
  • You recorded a script that is resilient to application changes -- a script that ran without modification on two different builds of the same application.
  • You validated static data using Functional Tester's verification point and comparators.
  • You validated dynamic data using pattern matching regular expressions.

And you accomplished all of this without writing a single line of code!

This is only the beginning. What you've done only skims the surface of what Functional Tester can do. With a little more work and a little imagination -- there's nothing Functional Tester can't do.

You now have the skills. Go give Functional Tester a try on your own application code, in your environment. You can do it!

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