6.7. Test Execution

We have planned for testing and have created test classes thus far. Test execution is the actual execution of test cases against the given software. This requires the implementation of all planning done so far. Herein we describe the general approach to test execution.

6.7.1. Getting Ready

Preparation is the initial part of executing tests. All test cases need some preliminary preparations before they can be successfully executed. This includes the preparedness of the modules that are to be tested, the availability of test data, and the availability of sample test results against which the results of the test execution can be measured.

Getting ready for test execution also includes familiarization of the tester with the test ...

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