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author | Peter Andersson <[email protected]> | 2012-08-29 23:53:28 +0200 |
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committer | Peter Andersson <[email protected]> | 2012-08-30 00:01:00 +0200 |
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Extend the Getting Started chapter
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diff --git a/lib/common_test/doc/src/example_chapter.xml b/lib/common_test/doc/src/example_chapter.xml index f269dba2cd..3bba7bd783 100644 --- a/lib/common_test/doc/src/example_chapter.xml +++ b/lib/common_test/doc/src/example_chapter.xml @@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ <rev></rev> <file>example_chapter.xml</file> </header> - + + <marker id="top"></marker> <section> <title>Test suite example</title> diff --git a/lib/common_test/doc/src/getting_started_chapter.xml b/lib/common_test/doc/src/getting_started_chapter.xml index 891cbc49f3..3cf04bb1a2 100644 --- a/lib/common_test/doc/src/getting_started_chapter.xml +++ b/lib/common_test/doc/src/getting_started_chapter.xml @@ -214,11 +214,56 @@ <section> <title>What happens next?</title> - <p> - You will find detailed information about the basics introduced here in this - chapter in the following chapters in the User's Guide, as well as - presentations of many more useful features. Have fun! - </p> + + <p>Well, you might already be asking yourself questions such as:</p> + + <list> + <item>"How and where can I specify variable data for my tests that mustn't + be hard-coded in the test suites (such as host names, addresses, + user login data, etc)?" The + <seealso marker="config_file_chapter#top">External Configuration Data</seealso> + chapter will give you that information. + </item> + <item>"Is there a way to declare a number of different tests and run them + in one session without having to write my own scripts? And can such + declarations be used for regression testing?" The + <seealso marker="run_test_chapter#test_specifications">Test Specifications</seealso> + chapter answers these questions. + </item> + <item>"Can test cases and/or test runs be automatically repeated?" Learn more about + <seealso marker="write_test_chapter#test_case_groups">Test Case Groups</seealso> + and also read about start flags/options in the + <seealso marker="run_test_chapter#ct_run">Running Tests</seealso> chapter and + the Reference Manual. + </item> + <item>"Will Common Test execute my test cases in sequence or in parallel?" The + <seealso marker="write_test_chapter#test_case_groups">Test Case Groups</seealso> + section in the Running Tests chapter will give you the answer. + </item> + <item>"What's the syntax for timetraps (mentioned above), and how do I set them?" + This is explained in the + <seealso marker="write_test_chapter#timetraps">Timetrap Timeouts</seealso> + part of the Writing Test Suites chapter. + </item> + <item>"What functions are available for logging and printing?" Check the + <seealso marker="write_test_chapter#logging">Logging</seealso> + section in the Writing Test Suites chapter. + </item> + <item>"I need data files for my tests. Where do I store them preferrably?" + You should read about + <seealso marker="write_test_chapter#data_priv_dir">Data and Private + Directories</seealso> for information about this. + </item> + <item>"May I start with a test suite example, please?" + <seealso marker="example_chapter#top">Sure!</seealso> + </item> + </list> + <p>You will probably want to get started on your own first test suites now, while + at the same time digging deeper into the Common Test User's Guide and Reference Manual. + You will find that there's lots more to learn about the things that have been introduced + in this chapter. You will of course also be presented many more useful features, such as the + ones listed above. Have fun! + </p> </section> </chapter> |