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evant for testing, all others are integrated on a technical
level. The test tool allows the reduction of these complex
GUIs to the essential.
Figure 3 shows the simplified structure as it is made
available to the tester by the test tool. In specific cases it
is possible to work with the full hierarchy at any time, and
programmable tests are possible via scripting. Through
simplification and generalization of the UI components, the
support of a modular structure allows parts of the test to be
Figure 2: Demo application “configuration of new cars” (3dimensional)
Figure 3: 3dimensional structure simplified by test tool QF-Test
reused. Thus the effort required for test creation is reduced
and at the same time maintainability increased. It provides
the opportunity to create modules and libraries profession-
al testers can work with. Due to the additional integration
of software drivers, data-driven testing is also possible on
the GUI, and mass testing can be created.
Conclusion
GUI testing of an application is essential to the correspond-
ing development. By directly integrating a test tool into the
development process, a continuous integration scenario
could be set up. Test tools are facilitating the JavaFX 8 ap-
plications testing by simplifying the component hierarchy
and due to its modular structure. Also this is a valid option
for testers, who haven't any programming knowledge.
References
[1] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javase-clienttechnologies.htm
[2] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javafx/api/toc.htm
[3] http://www.capgemini.com/thought-leadership/world-quality-report-2014-15
[4] http://www.qfs.de/de/qftest/index.html
Wolfgang Weigend is a senior leading systems consultant at Oracle Ger-
many B.V. & Co. KG. He is chiefly involved in Java technology and ar-
chitecture development for company-wide applications.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/automatedtestingofjavafxguicomponents-150302090555-conversion-gate01/85/Automated-testing-of-JavaFX-GUI-components-2-320.jpg)
![JavaFX
www.JAXenter.com | February 2015 10
evant for testing, all others are integrated on a technical
level. The test tool allows the reduction of these complex
GUIs to the essential.
Figure 3 shows the simplified structure as it is made
available to the tester by the test tool. In specific cases it
is possible to work with the full hierarchy at any time, and
programmable tests are possible via scripting. Through
simplification and generalization of the UI components, the
support of a modular structure allows parts of the test to be
Figure 2: Demo application “configuration of new cars” (3dimensional)
Figure 3: 3dimensional structure simplified by test tool QF-Test
reused. Thus the effort required for test creation is reduced
and at the same time maintainability increased. It provides
the opportunity to create modules and libraries profession-
al testers can work with. Due to the additional integration
of software drivers, data-driven testing is also possible on
the GUI, and mass testing can be created.
Conclusion
GUI testing of an application is essential to the correspond-
ing development. By directly integrating a test tool into the
development process, a continuous integration scenario
could be set up. Test tools are facilitating the JavaFX 8 ap-
plications testing by simplifying the component hierarchy
and due to its modular structure. Also this is a valid option
for testers, who haven't any programming knowledge.
References
[1] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javase-clienttechnologies.htm
[2] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javafx/api/toc.htm
[3] http://www.capgemini.com/thought-leadership/world-quality-report-2014-15
[4] http://www.qfs.de/de/qftest/index.html
Wolfgang Weigend is a senior leading systems consultant at Oracle Ger-
many B.V. & Co. KG. He is chiefly involved in Java technology and ar-
chitecture development for company-wide applications.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/automatedtestingofjavafxguicomponents-150302090555-conversion-gate01/75/Automated-testing-of-JavaFX-GUI-components-2-2048.jpg)
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Automated testing of JavaFX GUI components
JavaFX has been integrated into JDK 8 since March 2014, enabling the development of mission-critical business applications with a focus on comprehensive automated UI testing. The complexity of application development necessitates extensive testing, with a significant portion of IT budgets allocated to it, highlighting the importance of automated testing tools. These tools simplify UI structures for efficient testing and allow non-programmers to contribute effectively to the testing process.
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- 2. JavaFX www.JAXenter.com | February2015 10 evant for testing, all others are integrated on a technical level. The test tool allows the reduction of these complex GUIs to the essential. Figure 3 shows the simplified structure as it is made available to the tester by the test tool. In specific cases it is possible to work with the full hierarchy at any time, and programmable tests are possible via scripting. Through simplification and generalization of the UI components, the support of a modular structure allows parts of the test to be Figure 2: Demo application “configuration of new cars” (3dimensional) Figure 3: 3dimensional structure simplified by test tool QF-Test reused. Thus the effort required for test creation is reduced and at the same time maintainability increased. It provides the opportunity to create modules and libraries profession- al testers can work with. Due to the additional integration of software drivers, data-driven testing is also possible on the GUI, and mass testing can be created. Conclusion GUI testing of an application is essential to the correspond- ing development. By directly integrating a test tool into the development process, a continuous integration scenario could be set up. Test tools are facilitating the JavaFX 8 ap- plications testing by simplifying the component hierarchy and due to its modular structure. Also this is a valid option for testers, who haven't any programming knowledge. References [1] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javase-clienttechnologies.htm [2] http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javafx/api/toc.htm [3] http://www.capgemini.com/thought-leadership/world-quality-report-2014-15 [4] http://www.qfs.de/de/qftest/index.html Wolfgang Weigend is a senior leading systems consultant at Oracle Ger- many B.V. & Co. KG. He is chiefly involved in Java technology and ar- chitecture development for company-wide applications.