The Data-Driven Testing Framework is software that uses data sets to automate test cases and improve testing accuracy. It aids in optimizing test coverage, reducing testing time, and allows such tests to be executed multiple times with different input data.
Perl developers can use Test::Base for testing, stimulating inputs and expected outputs, and other testing modalities. As far as testing goes, it is generally the most boring part of building new Perl modules, but Test::Base aims at minimizing that.
Test::Base provides reusable data-driven patterns that limit the amount of code being written. By implementing Test::Base, developers can concentrate on coding the input and expected output data while the framework handles the rest.
For ease of use, Test::Base can be used directly in many applications, including every instance that would require Test::More. Developers can build up the capabilities of their custom test frameworks and add all of that power to each of their tests. As tests are written, patterns and duplication may become evident, so those reusable testing bits can be "upstreamed" into your custom framework.
Developing a custom test framework base class using Test::Base makes life significantly more comfortable for developers who write Perl modules. Test::Base provides clean and straightforward ways to code input and expected output data while reducing the amount of time spent on code scaffolding. In addition, Test::Base encourages developers to create reusable testing bits that in turn can be used throughout their test files.
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