A Versatile Tool Environment to Perform Model-based Testing of Web Applications and Multilingual Websites

Abstract

This paper examines techniques for the model-based testing of web applications and multilingual websites. For this purpose, the simple web application HelloMBTWorld is used to explain the essential steps for a model-based test process that applies statistical usage models to generate and evaluate appropriate test suites. Model-based techniques that provide graphical representations of usage models allow to set the test focus on specific regions of the system under test that shall be tested. Based on adopted profiles different user groups can be distinguished by different test suites during the test execution. Generic usage models, which are adjusted to specific language environments during the test execution, permit the testing of multilingual websites. Using the Eclipse modeling framework in combination with the TestPlayer tool chain provides a versatile tool environment for model-based testing of web applications and websites.