John E Bowman

US Patent:

6725399, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Jul 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/353872

Inventors:

John Bowman - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Compuware Corporation - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

H02H 305

US Classification:

714 38, 717124

Abstract:

A method for testing computer software is described. The method is intended for operation on software which may or may not have been previously subjected to unit and integration tests, to determine if it will meet the specific requirements of an end user. The method is applicable to internally developed, contractor developed, or vendor supplied software. The method includes application in six key process areas. The six key process areas are development of a test plan, development of test cases to support the plan, development of an environment to simulate the technical environment in which the program will operate, test execution in which the tests are executed in a technical environment, compiling and analyzing the results and finally reporting the results in a form whereby the end user can determine both the feasibility of the software system for the specific requirements and any areas where additional testing or modifications are necessary.