System and method for automatically testing software programs

摘要: A test automation system for performing functional tests of a software program. The includes plurality functions each configured to discrete component the user-defined specification associated with program provides state definitions that specify desired approach type procedure be performed on engine creates all cases appropriate user-selected and controls program, applying in accordance specification. All test-specific program-specific data are located specifications while generic processing resides engine. preferably implemented modifiable text files maintain concurrency an evolving possible permutations combinations test. These such items as states may possess, required transfer between one other states, information pertaining values specific inputs have, etc. During operation, generates histories indicating results specifications. contents include determination made by executed