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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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