18138886. METHOD, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING TEST CASE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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METHOD, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING TEST CASE
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METHOD, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING TEST CASE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18138886 titled 'METHOD, DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING TEST CASE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes techniques for generating test cases by coding test elements based on their position in the element hierarchy and performing random variations to create new test cases. This automation of product testing and development aims to reduce the overhead of designing and reviewing test cases throughout the product life cycle.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Acquiring a first set of coding sequences representing test cases from a test case set - Coding test elements based on their position in the element hierarchy - Generating a second set of coding sequences by performing random variations - Creating a second set of test cases based on the new coding sequences
Potential applications of this technology: - Software testing automation - Quality assurance in product development - Test case generation for various industries
Problems solved by this technology: - Streamlining the test case creation process - Adapting test cases dynamically to product development - Reducing the overhead of designing and reviewing test cases
Benefits of this technology: - Increased efficiency in product testing - Improved accuracy in test case generation - Cost savings in the product development life cycle
Potential commercial applications of this technology: - Software development companies - Quality assurance firms - Technology consulting firms
Possible prior art: - Existing test case generation tools - Manual test case creation processes
Questions: 1. How does this technology handle complex test scenarios? 2. What are the limitations of automating test case generation using this approach?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for generating a test case involve: acquiring a first set of coding sequences representing a first set of test cases selected from a test case set for product testing. A test element in a test case of the test case set is coded based on the position of the test element in the element hierarchy of the test case set. The techniques further involve: generating a second set of coding sequences by performing a random variation related to at least one test element with respect to the first set of coding sequences; and generating a second set of test cases based on the second set of coding sequences. Accordingly, product testing and development may be automated, and the case set may change dynamically in a way that is adapted to product development while significantly reducing the overhead of designing and reviewing test cases throughout the product life cycle.
