test objectives
Automated Testing Clinic: Testing with a Purpose
Sat, 2008-02-09 02:21 — Kay Johansen, Christian HargravesSummary
There are two questions worth asking oneself over and over when creating automated acceptance tests.
- What is the purpose of this test?
- Does the test express this purpose as clearly as possible?
This clinic uses exercises and examples to reinforce the good habit of writing tests with a clear purpose. Our focus is on favoring “declarative-style” tests over “procedural-style” tests. (See Bill Wake’s explanation of the difference at http://xp123.com/xplor/xp0503/index.shtml)
