Identifying Codified Oracles In Automated Test Design

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Arguably one of the most important parts of an automated test is the assertion(s). Or the oracle, as I prefer. An oracle is a fallible way to identify a problem, put another way, it alerts us to something it believes might be a problem, but it’s not guaranteed to be a problem. Assertions are a method for implementing an oracle.

The reason why I believe they are one of the most important parts is because it’s these assertions that pass and fail. It’s the passing and failing of automated checks that causes most teams to investigate or confirm their next testing steps. But what if I told you that most of your assertions are probably rather poor, and not actually testing what you think you are testing.

In this workshop we are going to explore some common mistakes people make when designing and implementing automated tests. Explore these mistakes, identify better oracles, and in turn design assertions that are guaranteed to add value to your automated tests, and in turn, your testing.

Note: This workshop is a live only event and will not be recorded.

What's Being Covered

After this event you should be able to do the following:

  • Define the difference between Oracles and Assertions
  • Examine existing automated tests to determine the effectiveness of the oracle
  • Discuss why the naming of automated tests is so important when evaluating their value
  • Modify existing automated tests to outline a better oracle for the focus of the test
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Richard Bradshaw
Richard Bradshaw
BossBoss

Richard Bradshaw

Richard Bradshaw
Richard Bradshaw
BossBoss
Richard Bradshaw is an experienced tester, consultant and generally a friendly guy. He shares his passion for testing through consulting, training and giving presentation on a variety of topics related to testing. He is a fan of automation that supports testing. With over 10 years testing experience, he has a lot of insights into the world of testing and software development. Richard is a very active member of the testing community, and is currently the FriendlyBoss at The Ministry of Testing. Richard blogs at thefriendlytester.co.uk and tweets as @FriendlyTester. He is also the creator of the YouTube channel, Whiteboard Testing.

Identifying Codified Oracles In Automated Test Design

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    Arguably one of the most important parts of an automated test is the assertion(s). Or the oracle, as I prefer. An oracle is a fallible way to identify a problem, put another way, it alerts us to something it believes might be a problem, but it’s not guaranteed to be a problem. Assertions are a method for implementing an oracle.

    The reason why I believe they are one of the most important parts is because it’s these assertions that pass and fail. It’s the passing and failing of automated checks that causes most teams to investigate or confirm their next testing steps. But what if I told you that most of your assertions are probably rather poor, and not actually testing what you think you are testing.

    In this workshop we are going to explore some common mistakes people make when designing and implementing automated tests. Explore these mistakes, identify better oracles, and in turn design assertions that are guaranteed to add value to your automated tests, and in turn, your testing.

    Takeaways

    • Define the difference between Oracles and Assertions
    • Examine existing automated tests to determine the effectiveness of the oracle
    • Discuss why the naming of automated tests is so important when evaluating their value
    • Modify existing automated tests to outline a better oracle for the focus of the test

    Prerequisites

    Experience with any kind of automated testing is require for this workshop

    Speaker

    Richard Bradshaw
    Richard Bradshaw
    BossBoss
    Richard Bradshaw is an experienced tester, consultant and generally a friendly guy. He shares his passion for testing through consulting, training and giving presentation on a variety of topics related to testing. He is a fan of automation that supports testing. With over 10 years testing experience, he has a lot of insights into the world of testing and software development. Richard is a very active member of the testing community, and is currently the FriendlyBoss at The Ministry of Testing. Richard blogs at thefriendlytester.co.uk and tweets as @FriendlyTester. He is also the creator of the YouTube channel, Whiteboard Testing.

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