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XmlTestSuite provides a powerful way to test web applications.  Check site structure: HTML pages are well formed and links are valid Check the content of pages Use Javascript variables, XPath expressions, database queries Check the way the site works: Run test scanarios, written in XML The main aims of XmlTestSuite are Tests are written in XML Allows use of syntax checking XML editors. We use the excellent free editor jEdit. Tests scripts are robust to changes in the application Using xpath expressions you can check the important parts of the HTML and ignore the decoration Writing tests requires only a knowledge of HTML and XML We wanted XmlTestSuite to be adopted by testers, business analysts, and web developers who don't have a java background. (advanced usage may require use of simple xpath expressions.  See the dtd manual for some examples). Testing encompasses all parts of the system including the database and file system. XmlTestSuite can verify that certain tables are updated when a certain page is submitted. After the tests have been completed it can suggest the sql necessary to clean up the database. It can also perform xpath evaluations on local files. Test environment is easily extended (see the Api for details) New test classes can be added by including them in the java classpath New resources for test classes can be added almost as easily Enables test driven development We have used XmlTestSuite to develop tests for existing applications.  We have also used it for new applications, where the tests form part of the specifications, and are used during the development phase. Enables functional testing Full compatibility with junit This allows the use of the standard junit test runner applications. Developers can use it with IDE frameworks (jEdit, Eclipse) Please read the installation notes and the introduction for further details. Changes in version 1.2 Addition of a domain tag which maps a domain name to an ip address, bypassing the normal DNS lookup for the specified name. Useful when testing in a web farm environment or on a laptop. Changes in version 1.1 Support for javascript variables and expressions. Uses the latest version of Httpunit, which uses a faster parser, which is also more tollerant of non-standard Html constructs. Allows multiple tests scripts in a dorectory to be run by supplying a directory name New <browser> tag to define the browser attributes, including window size. New <script> tag to define and run javascript Bugfixes.

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