Secrets of Successful Software Requirements Although most companies do some form of requirements there is often a lack of understanding as to exactly why the requirements need to be created and the level of detail that should be included in the requirements. Software is always created to solve a need for a client. The client may be an internal client...
Putting the Cart After the Horse Project Planning and Scope Definition In today s fast-paced business world proper project planning can often take a backseat to other objectives. Employees are asked to leap into the project before the scope or Work Breakdown Structure is even defined. Does this scenario sound familiar Your frazzled boss comes running...
How To Use a Wizard to Record a Test Script With WinRunner If you have a script that you want to convert with WinRunner you can use the DataDriver Wizard to transform the script into a test that is driven by data. For instance if you want your test script to include things such as checkpoints or various statements you could use the DataDriver Wizard....
There are a number of uses for WinRunner. The primary function of this program is to serve as a testing tool  for various applications. Some developers will use WinRunner for load testing purposes. It is excellent when it comes to functioning at the GUI layer and the user can record and analyze the actions of the user from a number of different...
For those of you who are using WinRunner 7.5 or higher you will find that the program has a number of advanced features. These features are designed to make the software application much more efficient. Understanding these features as well as their functions will allow developers to maximize the capabilities of the system.  One important feature...
WinRunner is a powerful program that will give you the ability to create tests that are highly adaptive and functional. WinRunner will function by generating a test that is based on the normal actions that a user would carry out. Some examples of these actions could be ordering a product or opening a specific account.  When WinRunner is going...
Scripts play an important role in the function of WinRunner. Those who wish to successful with this program will need to learn how to properly create scripts. In this article I will provide you with a number of useful tips for script creation. The first tip of script development is to always place scripts in CVS.  This is important because...
If you want to create WinRunner scripts that are highly efficient there are important programming concepts that you will want to become familiar with. Understanding these concepts will provide you with a large number of key benefits. In addition to understanding these concepts you must also learn how to combine them with TSL or the Test Script Language....
WinRunner is an application that is designed to solve a large number of problems. As the software development industry has become much more competitive developers have had to deal with the problem of testing programs that continue to evolve in various environments.  Some developers have learned the hard way that what worked 20 years ago will...
WinRunner is a program that is responsible for the automated testing of software. It is designed to function with Windows applications and it was designed by Mercury Interactive Corporation an organization that is based in California. WinRunner will allow you to make comparisons between various outcomes. A series of wizards will be provided to the...