Praise for Software Test Engineering with IBM Rational Functional Tester

The Indispensable Resource for Automated Testing
Automated software testing has become a critical exercise, especially for developers utilizing iterative and agile methods. However, to achieve the full benefits of automated testing, teams need a deep understanding of both its principles and their testing tools. If you’re among the thousands of developers using IBM Rational Functional Tester (RFT), this book brings together all the insight, examples, and real-world solutions you need to succeed. Eight leading IBM testing experts thoroughly introduce this state-of-the-art product, covering issues ranging from building test environments through executing the most complex and powerful tests. Drawing on decades of experience with IBM Rational testing products, they address both technical and nontechnical challenges and present everything from best practices to reusable code.
Coverage Includes

Integrating IBM RFT into your development processes

Building highly efficient test environments, test harnesses, and test scripts

Using RFT Visual Editor to extend testing automation to novice users

Mastering basic scripting techniques, from data capture to script synchronization

Managing script data using RFT Datapools

Efficiently debugging scripts using Eclipse™ or Visual Studio®

Managing execution flow: playback settings, logic, error handling, and more

Handling domains that are not supported by RFT

Using advanced techniques, such as mouse delays and custom verification pointsTesting specialized software, including mainframe, SAP, Siebel, and Adobe® Flex® applications

Extending RFT with external libraries

Developing RFT support for third-party Java™ or .NET controls

Using RFT in both Linux® and Windows® environments

Configuring internationalized testing within the RFT framework