Until now analysts have used a variety of software products as well as a number of form-based use-case editors. As useful as these tools are, none of them contain the processing power to provide a real-time, in-depth graphical model of a Use Case.
This innovative functionality offered by PathModeler® not only provides verification of your Use Cases as you develop them, it also generates test cases for your testing activity and has the ability to easily scope your test effort.
Harness the power of PathModeler® and start authoring Use Cases the easy way. With its in-built logic verification and path map generation, your Use Cases will be far easier to create and will be far more accurate than before.
Let PathModeler® provide you with an easy and highly effective solution for identifying your testing requirements, from high-level contextual scenarios right down to sub-business rule detail.
Requirements module
Overall:
Using a comprehensive and easy-to-use interface, you can create and define your Use Case requirements in detail.
Standard Use Case elements such as Main flow, Alternative flow and Business Rules are easy to add and configure.
PathModeler® automatically determines pathways through the Use Case flow as you create your requirements. You can sort and filter paths to identify a suitable suite of tests.
List and sort all possible flows through your Use Case.
As your Use Case develops, a clever, integrated Path Flow diagram is generated, providing clear traceability, test estimation and visual logic analysis
This innovative feature forms a visual link between the requirements and test modules, allowing you to quickly assess Use Case logic.
Path grading and weighting can be applied to further refine your testing scope.
All this is available through an easy-to-use and uncluttered interface.
Analyst-specific:
The Analyst can create and define Use Case requirements in detail including all standard Use Case elements (Main and Alternative flows, Business rules, Preconditions, Actors).
The power of the application is demonstrated by its ability to auto-generate all logical paths through main and alternative flows including business rules into a unique visual path flow diagram. This is achieved real-time and allows the Analyst to assess and verify their Use Case.
Test module
Overall:
Develop realistic, traceable test scripts.
PathModeler® provides both high-level test scenario and low-level test scripting forms.
Real-time test results and reporting are only a click away.
As you progress through the testing phase, multi-level status and detailed statistics are automatically captured and easily viewed.
Reporting is made easy - the click of a button will generate a detailed and up-to-the-minute status report
Analyst-specific:
Paths generated during Use Case creation provide a clear and traceable foundation for your test scripts.
During the requirements development stage, high and low-level test scenarios are generated automatically directly from the Use Case/s.
These test scenarios can be broken down further into test cases manually entered by the Analyst. Grading and classification of key business pathways and high-risk scenarios are easily performed, allowing the ranking of test cases to further define test scope.
The multiple interfaces for test case creation provide superior detail and allow the analyst to clearly describe the steps, data and status of any test case.
Common test script elements including test steps, data requirements, pre/post conditions and pass/fail status are all available
Operational test progress is captured real-time and can be viewed in summary or report form offering a snapshot or detailed account of the test effort.
Defect module
Overall:
PathModeler® contains an integral defect engine, allowing you to capture, track and report defects throughout the testing phase.
The status of all defects can be strictly monitored with both Project and Use Case level defects displayed in detail, and defects can be emailed to the development team using Microsoft Outlook.
All project defects can be viewed, and both summary and detailed reports can quickly be generated.
Analyst-specific:
Defect Management is easy yet detailed with the application. The integral defect engine allows the Analyst to capture, track and report defects identified during test execution.
The status of all defects can be strictly monitored with both Project and Use Case level defects displayed in detail.
Integration with Microsoft Outlook enables accurate communication with development teams for defect fixes. |
