WO2023225801A1

WO2023225801A1 - Automated testing method and apparatus for application

Info

Publication number: WO2023225801A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/094507
Authority: WO
Inventors: 姚向阳
Original assignee: 北京小米移动软件有限公司
Priority date: 2022-05-23
Filing date: 2022-05-23
Publication date: 2023-11-30
Also published as: CN117441163A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated testing method and apparatus for an application. The method comprises: receiving, by means of a runtime service, a test instruction sent by a first terminal device, wherein the test instruction comprises a target identifier and a test command; determining an execution script corresponding to the test command in a target application corresponding to the target identifier; running the execution script, and obtaining an execution result of the execution script; and returning the execution result to the first terminal device by means of the runtime service.

Description

Automated testing method and device for application programs

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the field of testing technology, and in particular, to an automated testing method and device for an application program.

Background technique

Currently, for applications in a device, the automated testing method of the application mainly involves modifying the browser in the device to receive test instructions sent by other devices for test processing. In the above solution, the browser modification process requires a large workload and a long modification time, resulting in high testing costs and poor testing efficiency.

Contents of the invention

The present disclosure provides an automated testing method and device for an application program.

According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an automated testing method for an application is provided, which is applied to a browser. The method includes: receiving a test instruction sent by a first terminal device through a runtime service, wherein the test instruction The method includes: a target identifier and a test command; determining the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier; running the execution script and obtaining the execution result of the execution script; converting the execution result Returned to the first terminal device through the runtime service.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, receiving the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service includes: receiving a startup instruction of the runtime service, wherein the startup instruction is provided by the runtime service according to The test instruction is sent; the runtime service receives the test instruction from the first terminal device through a first communication method; performs startup processing according to the startup instruction; receives the runtime service and sends it through a second communication method of the test instructions.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first communication method is grpc communication method; the second communication method is post message communication method.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, determining the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identification includes: obtaining at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application. The corresponding relationship; query the corresponding relationship according to the test command, and obtain the execution script corresponding to the test command.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, before receiving the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service, the method further includes: receiving a configuration instruction of the first terminal device, wherein the configuration instruction includes: Correspondence between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application.

According to a second aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure, an automated testing device for an application program is also provided, which is applied to a browser. The device includes: a receiving module configured to receive a test instruction sent by a first terminal device through a runtime service, Wherein, the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command; a determination module, used to determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier; and a processing module, used to run the execution script , and obtain the execution result of the execution script; the sending module is configured to return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module is specifically configured to receive a startup instruction of the runtime service, wherein the startup instruction is sent by the runtime service according to the test instruction; the runtime The service receives the test instruction from the first terminal device through a first communication method; performs startup processing according to the startup instruction; and receives the test instruction sent by the runtime service through a second communication method.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the determination module is specifically configured to obtain the corresponding relationship between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application program; query the corresponding relationship according to the test command, and obtain the corresponding relationship with The execution script corresponding to the test command.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module is further configured to receive a configuration instruction of the first terminal device, wherein the configuration instruction includes: at least one execution script in the target application program and at least one Test the correspondence between commands.

According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is further provided, including: a processor; a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to Implement automated testing methods for applications as described above.

According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which when instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor, enables the processor to execute the automation of the application program as described above. Test Methods.

The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure at least bring the following beneficial effects:

Receive the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service, wherein the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command; determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier; run Describe the execution script, and obtain the execution result of the execution script; return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service, so that when testing the target application in the device, the execution result can be The runtime service receives the test instructions from the first terminal device and does not need to modify the browser in the device, thereby reducing test costs and improving test efficiency.

It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the present disclosure.

Description of the drawings

The drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the disclosure, and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the disclosure, and do not constitute undue limitations on the disclosure.

Figure 1 is a flow chart of an automated testing method for an application program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an automated testing device for an application program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed ways

In order to allow ordinary people in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It is to be understood that the data so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the disclosure described herein can be practiced in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with aspects of the disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

Figure 1 is a flow chart of an automated testing method for an application program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Among them, it should be noted that the automated testing method of the application program in this embodiment is executed by the automated testing device of the application program. The automated testing device of the application program can be implemented by software and/or hardware. The automated testing device of the application program can be It is configured in an electronic device, which may include a mobile terminal (such as a mobile phone), a tablet computer and other terminal devices with a display screen and a browser. Among them, the software is such as a browser on the terminal device, etc. The following description takes the execution subject as the browser on the second terminal device as an example.

As shown in Figure 1, the method includes the following steps:

Step 101: Receive a test instruction sent by the first terminal device through a runtime service, where the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command.

In some embodiments, the runtime service is used to convert the program language into machine language that the machine can understand. This runtime service has some system permissions and system functions of the operating system. Among them, different programs correspond to different runtime services. For example, the runtime service corresponding to a Java program is Java Runtime; the runtime service corresponding to an Android program is Android Runtime.

Among them, if the program on the second terminal device is a Java program, the runtime service is Java Runtime; if the program on the second terminal device is an Android program, the runtime service is Android Runtime. If the program on the second terminal device is a program in another language, the runtime service is a runtime service in the other language.

In some embodiments, test commands, such as obtaining a certain content on a certain page in the application, obtaining the page content after a control is clicked on a certain page in the application, obtaining attributes of a certain page in the application, etc., can be Set according to actual needs, no specific restrictions are made here. The application program may be, for example, a web application program. Web applications are applications accessed through a browser.

Among them, the target identifier is the identifier of the target application, which can uniquely identify the target application. For example, the target identifier can be the name, number, etc. of the target application, which can be set according to actual needs, and is not specifically limited here.

In some embodiments, the first terminal device is provided with a test script for the target application on the second terminal device. The process of sending a test instruction by the first terminal device may be, for example, running a test script of the target application, where the test script includes at least one test instruction, and the at least one test instruction during the running of the test script is passed through the second terminal device. The runtime service is sent to the browser on the second terminal device. Wherein, the running of the target application is based on the browser on the second terminal device. The browser may be a browser based on an operating system on the second terminal device. The test script can be written in python language, for example.

In some embodiments, the browser on the second terminal device performs step 101, for example, by receiving a startup instruction of the runtime service, where the startup instruction is sent by the runtime service according to the test instruction; the runtime service passes the first The communication method receives the test instruction from the first terminal device; performs startup processing according to the startup instruction; and receives the test instruction sent by the runtime service through the second communication method.

Wherein, the runtime service can communicate with the first terminal device through the first communication method, and the runtime service can communicate with the browser on the second terminal device through the second communication method, thereby realizing the communication between the browser on the second terminal device and Communication between first terminal devices. The first communication method may be, for example, a remote invocation grpc communication method. The second communication method may be, for example, a post message communication method.

Among them, after the runtime service receives the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the first communication method, if the test instruction is for the application, it needs to first determine whether the browser on the second terminal device is in a started state; if If the browser is in the startup state, the test instruction is sent to the target application corresponding to the target representation in the test instruction through the second communication method; if the browser is not in the startup state, the startup instruction is first sent to the browser through the second communication method; After the browser is successfully started, a test instruction is sent to the browser through the second communication method.

Step 102: Determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier.

In some embodiments, the browser on the second terminal device performs step 102, for example, by obtaining the corresponding relationship between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application; querying the corresponding relationship according to the test command, obtaining the corresponding relationship with The execution script corresponding to the test command.

Before determining the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier, the browser on the second terminal device may also perform the following process: receiving a configuration instruction from the first terminal device, where the configuration instruction includes: Correspondence between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application.

Step 103: Run the execution script and obtain the execution result of the execution script.

Among them, the browser on the second terminal device can run the execution script in the browser environment and obtain the execution result of the execution script. Among them, the execution results, for example, a certain content on a certain page in the application, the content of the page after the control is clicked on a certain page in the application, the properties of a certain page in the application, etc., can be set according to actual needs. There are no specific limitations.

Step 104: Return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service.

In some embodiments, the browser on the second terminal device may return the execution result to the runtime service through the second communication method, and the runtime service returns the execution result to the first terminal device through the first communication method. The first terminal device determines the test result of the target application program on the second terminal device according to the expected execution result of the test instruction and the execution result.

The automated testing method of an application program in an embodiment of the present disclosure receives a test instruction sent by the first terminal device through a runtime service, wherein the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command; and determines the target application corresponding to the target identifier. the execution script corresponding to the test command; run the execution script, and obtain the execution result of the execution script; return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service, so as to When the target application in the device is tested, the test instructions of the first terminal device can be received through the runtime service. There is no need to modify the browser in the device, thereby reducing testing costs and improving testing efficiency.

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an automated testing device for an application program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in Figure 2, the automated testing device of the application may include: a receiving module 201, a determining module 202, a processing module 203 and a sending module 204; wherein,

The receiving module 201 is configured to receive a test instruction sent by the first terminal device through a runtime service, where the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command;

Determining module 202, used to determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identification;

The processing module 203 is used to run the execution script and obtain the execution result of the execution script;

The sending module 204 is configured to return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module 201 is specifically configured to receive a startup instruction of the runtime service, wherein the startup instruction is sent by the runtime service according to the test instruction; the running The runtime service receives the test instruction from the first terminal device through the first communication method; performs startup processing according to the startup instruction; and receives the test instruction sent by the runtime service through the second communication method.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the determination module 202 is specifically configured to obtain the corresponding relationship between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application program; query the corresponding relationship according to the test command, and obtain Execution script corresponding to the test command.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving module 201 is further configured to receive a configuration instruction of the first terminal device, wherein the configuration instruction includes: at least one execution script in the target application and at least Correspondence of a test command.

It should be noted that the foregoing explanation of the embodiment of the automated testing method for an application program is also applicable to the automated testing device for the application program in this embodiment, and this embodiment will not be described again.

The automated testing device for an application program in an embodiment of the present disclosure receives a test instruction sent by the first terminal device through a runtime service, where the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command; and determines the target application corresponding to the target identifier. the execution script corresponding to the test command; run the execution script, and obtain the execution result of the execution script; return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service, so as to When the target application in the device is tested, the test instructions of the first terminal device can be received through the runtime service. There is no need to modify the browser in the device, thereby reducing testing costs and improving testing efficiency.

According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is further provided, including: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the above application program. Automated testing methods.

In order to implement the above embodiments, the present disclosure also proposes a storage medium.

When the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of the electronic device, the electronic device is enabled to perform the above method.

In order to implement the above embodiments, the present disclosure also provides a computer program product.

Wherein, when the computer program product is executed by the processor of the electronic device, the electronic device can perform the above method.

FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. The electronic device shown in FIG. 3 is only an example and should not impose any limitations on the functions and scope of use of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

As shown in Figure 3, the electronic device 1000 includes a processor 111, which can be loaded into a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory) 113 according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM, Read Only Memory) 112 or from a memory 116 perform various appropriate actions and processing according to the program in it. In the RAM 113, various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device 1000 are also stored. The processor 111, ROM 112 and RAM 113 are connected to each other through a bus 114. An input/output (I/O, Input/Output) interface 115 is also connected to bus 114 .

The following components are connected to the I/O interface 115: a memory 116 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication section 117 including a network interface card such as a Local Area Network (LAN) card, a modem, etc., which is executed via a network such as the Internet. Communication processing; driver 118 is also connected to I/O interface 115 as needed.

In particular, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts may be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure include a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the method illustrated in the flowchart. In such an embodiment, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from the network via the communication section 117 . When the computer program is executed by the processor 111, the above-described functions defined in the method of the present disclosure are performed.

In an exemplary embodiment, a storage medium including instructions, such as a memory including instructions, which can be executed by the processor 111 of the electronic device 1000 to complete the above method is also provided. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, etc. .

In this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In the present disclosure, a computer-readable signal medium may include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code therein. Such propagated data signals may take many forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination of the above. A computer-readable signal medium may also be any computer-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium that can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device . Program code embodied on a computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wireless, wire, optical cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

Other embodiments of the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure that follow the general principles of the disclosure and include common knowledge or customary technical means in the technical field that are not disclosed in the disclosure. . It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

An automated testing method for an application, characterized in that it is applied to a browser, and the method includes:

Receive the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service, where the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command;

Determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier;

Run the execution script and obtain the execution result of the execution script;

Return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service.
The method according to claim 1, characterized in that receiving the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service includes:

Receive a startup instruction of the runtime service, wherein the startup instruction is sent by the runtime service according to the test instruction; the runtime service receives the test from the first terminal device through a first communication method instruction;

Perform startup processing according to the startup instruction;

Receive the test instruction sent by the runtime service through the second communication method.
The method according to claim 2, characterized in that the first communication method is grpc communication method;

The second communication method is a post message communication method.
The method of claim 1, wherein determining the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identifier includes:

Obtain the corresponding relationship between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application;

Query the corresponding relationship according to the test command, and obtain the execution script corresponding to the test command.
The method according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, before receiving the test instruction sent by the first terminal device through the runtime service, the method further includes:

Receive a configuration instruction from the first terminal device, where the configuration instruction includes: a correspondence between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application.
An automated testing device for application programs, characterized in that it is applied to a browser, and the device includes:

A receiving module, configured to receive a test instruction sent by the first terminal device through a runtime service, where the test instruction includes: a target identifier and a test command;

Determining module, used to determine the execution script corresponding to the test command in the target application corresponding to the target identification;

A processing module, used to run the execution script and obtain the execution result of the execution script;

A sending module, configured to return the execution result to the first terminal device through the runtime service.
The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the receiving module is specifically used to:

Receive a startup instruction of the runtime service, wherein the startup instruction is sent by the runtime service according to the test instruction; the runtime service receives the test from the first terminal device through a first communication method instruction;

Perform startup processing according to the startup instruction;

Receive the test instruction sent by the runtime service through the second communication method.
The device according to claim 7, characterized in that the first communication method is grpc communication method;

The second communication method is a post message communication method.
The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the determining module is specifically used to:

Obtain the corresponding relationship between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application;

Query the corresponding relationship according to the test command, and obtain the execution script corresponding to the test command.
The device according to claim 6 or 9, characterized in that the receiving module is also used to:

Receive a configuration instruction from the first terminal device, where the configuration instruction includes: a correspondence between at least one execution script and at least one test command in the target application.
An electronic device, characterized by including:

processor;

memory for storing instructions executable by the processor;

Wherein, the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the automated testing method of the application program according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that, when instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor, enables the processor to execute the automated testing method of an application program according to any one of claims 1 to 5.