Testing

Introducing Testing

Enterprise Architect has a number of tools that can be used for modeling aspects of the test discipline. The Testing Window is the central tool for creating and managing tests, allowing a range of different test types to be defined, including properties such as Status and the results of tests to be recorded.

Where to find Testing

Ribbon: Construct > Testing > Tests > All, Inspection, Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance, Scenario

Element tab of the Inspector window | Testing | All, Inspection, Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance, Scenario

Usage of Testing

The Testing window allows tests of a number of different types to be created and managed. These support the most common types of testing, and include:

• Unit tests - to test Classes, Components and other elements as they are implemented
• Integration tests - to test how the implemented artifacts and components work together
• System tests - to test that the system performs the right business functions correctly
• Acceptance tests - to test the system against user requirements and acceptance and evaluation criteria
• Scenario tests - to test the application with real-world situations and scenarios
• Inspection tests - to record peer reviews using a well-defined process

Options for Testing

The Testing Window allows a modeler to record metadata for the tests, including:

• The name of the Test
• The status of the test
• Who the Test was run by
• The Type of Test (such as Regression)
• Who it was Checked by
• The Class of Test (such as Acceptance)
• The Date it was last run
• Description of the Test
• Inputs required
• Acceptance Criteria
• Results

Learn more about Testing

Testing