Tags: testing helper
*Generator*
Generator --> Component
Creates test data and feeds it into the component under test. Test data can be read from a script file that contains instructions on the test execution as well as test data. Or test data can come from a capture / replay mechanism which captures data output by an external application or another test case and stores it for replay. Or test data can be created randomly or algorithmically.
*Verifier*
Component --> Verifier
A Verifier compares actual test results with expected results. Usually tied into a reporting mechanism.
*Stub*
Component <--> Stub
Simulates part of the system under test.
Last published: Tuesday 6th July 2010
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