Task: Unit Test Assets Design

The asset design is responsible for the creation of test cases, test suites, test procedures and test scripts to be futher used during the execution phase. Information regarding to the previous performed test cycles should be considered during this phase.

Create tests to evaluate the components methods

Based on the previous activity, a test case is generated for each method within the component in order to evaluate if it works according to the specification. Architecture information should be considered during this step, e.g, Component Class Diagrams are important, since it helps the tester to verify if the specification conforms with the component code.

Create tests to evaluate the classes integration

After create test cases for each method, the integration among the component's classes can be performed using an integration strategy, in order to evaluate this integration the test cases are created. The test cases will evaluate the component's methods based on their specification (e.g. class diagrams), risks performed during planning step.

Verify test coverage

Verify if the test cases or scripts created are covering the desired path. This step should be performed by instrumentalizing the code.

Create test scripts

Create test scripts to automatic execute the test cases.

Create test suites

Group the tests created in the previous step according to a common objective. E.g: Group a set of test or scripts in order to evaluate a specific feature.