How to Automate Tests using TestLink and Hudson

Bruno P. Kinoshita
https://kinoshita.eti.br — https://github.com/kinow

Belgium Testing Days
Brussels, Belgium 2011

About the author

  • Bruno P. Kinoshita, Brazilian, Software Quality Engineer.
  • Developed some software (corporate and oss).
  • Wrote some articles.
  • Got some certifications.
  • Currently writing his Master thesis.
  • http://kinoshita.eti.br

Introducing the tools

  • TestLink – Open Source Test Management tool (PHP) – http://www.teamst.org
  • Hudson – Open Source (?) Continuous Integration Server (Java) – http://www.hudson-ci.org
  • Jenkins – Open Source Continuous Integrationg Server (Java) – http://www.jenkins-ci.org
  • Enable xml-rcp external API in TestLink
  • Generate a devkey
  • Install the plug-in
  • Configure the plug-in
  • Create and configure a job
  • Have fun!

  • Pros

    • Easy integration with CI
    • No need to train users on a new Test Management tool
    • Keep using your existing automated tests

  • Cons

    • Works only with TestLink and Hudson
    • Better results if you are using TAP
    • Requires some technical knowledge

The objectives of this presentation

  • How to manage your automated tests with TestLink and Hudson?
  • What is TestLink Hudson Plug-in?
  • What is TAP?
  • What is the future of the plug-in?
  • What is "legal" (in pt-BR)?

VALEU!