[comp.windows.x] X11 test suite

jma:jma@jma.UUCP (jma:jma) (02/22/89)

My company is in the process of developing applications that are based on
X11R3. Testing interactive applications is challenging enough, but adding
the complexity of X11 and widgets that we developed ourselves, increases
the likelihood of not catching a bug during unit and system test.

I am looking for a way to improve test coverage and a better model
for testing our user interface. I would also like  recommendations
on the best way to select an alternate data stream for the keyboard and 
mouse, so that application i/o can be emulated.

Also, it is my understanding that there is an X Testing Consortium that
is putting together test and verification suites. Is there anyone 
familiar with this activity and are there any PD test suites available?

Please post or E-Mail any revelant information or sources related to
Xlib, X toolkit, or user interface testing. Information regarding testing
strategies would also be appreciated.

Thanks,

John Amason


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John Amason                     e-mail: uunet!jma!jma
Landmark Graphics Corp.         phone: (713) 579-4749
333 Cypress Run, Suite 100
Houston, Texas  77094

rws@EXPO.LCS.MIT.EDU (Bob Scheifler) (02/23/89)

As part of the X Testing Consortium, HP has been developing a
client exerciser that allows capture and replay of event streams.
It is based fundamentally on the Input Synthesis Extension, which
is included in the MIT R3 distribution.  The client exerciser
will be included in the public release of the test suite, which
is expected to happen later this year.