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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2001
David Erb, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods for generating sets of test cases and extends to the sets of test cases and processes using the sets of test cases to develop applications. One aspect of the invention provides a data structure for efficiently storing a set of variable value combinations among which the number of variables can vary. Another aspect of the invention provides systems and methods for sequentially generating test cases to encompass a set of variable value combinations. Advantages of the invention include permitting efficient generation of near minimal sets of test cases that include specified variable value combinations, among which the number of variables can vary, and seed test cases. Sets of test cases produced by the invention are distinctive and have practical value in processes for application development. The test cases permit more efficient and thorough testing of applications, which results in better applications.