Abstract: Test data is generated by executing code in a software application. The test data may be verified using a verification module. The code is executed based on test conditions. The verification module accesses a verification reference to obtain verification rules and values. Each verification rule is associated with values that are used to compare the test data and the verification rule. The verification rules are used to evaluate the test results to determine whether the test results comply with expected results. Based on the evaluation, a determination is made whether the software application under test functioned properly.

Abstract: Described are techniques and mechanisms that implement an automated process for testing a Web application. Generally stated, a recording tool resident on a Web server records the requests that are issued by browsing software to the Web application. The requests that are recorded are stored in classes that are test-scenario specific and browser specific. On a test device, a browser simulation object is used to replay the recorded requests in the proper order and formatted in accordance with the browser. Different browser simulation objects are used to simulate the different types of browsing software.