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Regression Testing Phase

Playing Back GUI Scripts

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Test Development Phase

During the test development phase, you play back scripts to verify that they work as
intended, using the same version of the application-under-test that you used to
record. This validates the baseline of expected behavior for the application.

The following table shows the general process for the test development phase.

Regression Testing Phase

During the regression testing phase, play back scripts to compare the latest build of
the application-under-test to the baseline established during the test development
phase. Regression testing reveals any differences that may have been introduced
into the application since the last build. You can evaluate these differences to
determine whether they are actual defects or deliberate changes.

Task

See

1. Prepare for playback by restoring the test
environment and setting the playback options.

Restoring the Test Environment Before
Playback on page 9-3.
Setting GUI Playback Options on
page 9-4.

2. Play back each script against the same version of the
application-under-test that was used for recording to
verify that it performs as intended.

Playing Back a GUI Script on page
9-19.

3. Analyze the results using the TestManager log.

Viewing Results in the TestManager
Log on page 9-21 and the
TestManager Help.

4. Use the appropriate Comparator to determine the
cause of verification point failures.

Analyzing Verification Point Results
with the Comparators on page 9-22
and the Comparators Help.

5. If the script fails, edit, debug, or rerecord the script
so that it runs as required.

Chapter 5, Editing, Compiling, and
Debugging Scripts.

6. Group individual scripts into a comprehensive shell
script. Play back the shell script to verify that the
scripts work properly. If necessary, edit, debug, or
rerecord the scripts.

Creating Shell Scripts to Play Back
Scripts in Sequence on page 2-25.