Abstract: A semi-automatic method for testing program code is disclosed. The method includes executing a program code, and capturing at least one current state of the system under test. The method includes providing a modified version of the program code, thus providing a modified system under test, and executing the modified program code and capturing a modified state of the modified system under test. The method includes comparing the current state of the system under test and the modified state of the modified system under test and detecting changes in the system under test. The method includes displaying at least part of the detected changes to a user and soliciting corresponding user input in terms of applying or discarding the displayed changes. The method includes applying or discarding the detected changes based on the corresponding user input by automatically updating the current state of the system under test.

Abstract: A semi-automatic method for testing program code, in particular graphical user interfaces, by a dedicated software tool, the program code defining a system under test with a plurality of components and respective attributes, the method including: a) providing the program code; b) executing the program code, preferably involving at least one user generated action, and capturing at least one current state of the system under test, wherein the current state includes a plurality, preferably all, of the available components and a plurality, preferably all, of the components' attributes; c) providing a modified version of the program code, thus providing a modified system under test; d) executing the modified program code and capturing a modified state of the modified system under test, wherein preferably the at least one user generated action is reproduced by the software tool; e) comparing the current state of the system under test and the modified state of the modified system under test and detecting changes in