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In this paper we describe a methodology for synthesizing test models from test cases. The context of our approach is model-based graphical user interface (GUI) testing of smartphone applications. To facilitate the deployment of model-based testing practices, existing assets in test automation should be utilized. While companies are interested in the benefits of new approaches, they may have already invested heavily in conventional test suites. The approach presented in this paper enables using such suites for creating complex test models that should have better defect detection capability. The synthesis is illustrated with examples from two small case studies conducted using real test cases from industry. Our approach is semi-automatic requiring user interaction. We also outline planned tool support to enable efficient synthesis process.
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Jääskeläinen, A., Kervinen, A., Katara, M., Valmari, A., Virtanen, H. (2009). Synthesizing Test Models from Test Cases. In: Chockler, H., Hu, A.J. (eds) Hardware and Software: Verification and Testing. HVC 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5394. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-01702-5_18
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