Razvoj orodja za avtomatsko testiranje programske opreme pralnih strojev

Merela, Erik (author), Karer, Gorazd (mentor)

Testiranje programske opreme je ključni korak razvoja pralnih strojev. Z ustreznim pristopom k testiranju poskrbimo za zgodnjo odpravo napak, ki bi jih bilo ob koncu projekta veliko težje odpraviti. Zaradi trenutnih razmer v ekonomiji je želja po hitrem razvoju in uvajanju novih produktov na trg velika. Hkrati stremimo k optimizaciji razvojnih procesov z namenom zmanjšanja stroškov, kar odpira možnost za vpeljavo avtomatizacije v postopke testiranja. Predhodni postopki testiranja programske opreme pralnih strojev so temeljili na ročnih metodah testiranja, kar je bilo časovno potratno in podvrženo človeškim napakam. Zato smo se pri razvoju nove generacije pralnih strojev odločili za implementacijo avtomatiziranih postopkov testiranja programske opreme. Po analizi komercialno dostopnih orodij smo ugotovili, da ta ne zagotavljajo dovolj prilagodljivosti in ne ustrezajo našim potrebam. Posledično smo se odločili za razvoj lastnega, po meri izdelanega orodja za avtomatsko testiranje, ki bo natančno ustrezal našim potrebam in razvojnim procesom. V diplomski nalogi smo naredili pregled metodologij testiranja. Podrobneje smo opisali postopek razvoja pralnega stroja in navedli razloge za odločitev o razvoju lastnega orodja. Predstavili smo zahteve, arhitekturo in metodologijo orodja ter njegove glavne funkcije. V zaključku smo izpostavili prednosti in podali predloge za nadaljnji razvoj orodja.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: testiranje, avtomatizacija, razvoj orodja za testiranje, orodje za avtomatsko testiranje
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: FE - Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• Year: 2024
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-161613
• Publication date in RUL: 12.09.2024

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Development of a tool for automatic software testing for washing machines

Abstract

Software testing is a crucial step in the development of washing machines. With an appropriate approach to testing, we ensure early elimination of errors that would be much more difficult to resolve at the end of the project. Due to the current economic conditions, there is a strong desire for rapid development and introduction of new products to the market. At the same time, we strive to optimize development processes to reduce costs, which creates an opportunity for introducing automation into testing procedures. Previous software testing procedures for washing machines were based on manual testing methods, which were time-consuming and prone to human error. Therefore, in developing a new generation of washing machines, we decided to implement automated software testing procedures. After analyzing commercially available tools, we found that they do not provide sufficient flexibility and do not meet our needs. Consequently, we decided to develop our own custom-made automated testing tool that will precisely meet our needs and development processes. In this thesis, we reviewed testing methodologies. We described the washing machine development process in detail and outlined the reasons for deciding to develop our own tool. We presented the requirements, architecture, and methodology of the tool and its main functions. In conclusion, we highlighted the advantages and provided suggestions for further development of the tool.

• Keywords: testing, automation, test tool development, automated testing tool