A Scalable Testing Framework for Location-Based Services  

作　　者：Jiang Yu Andrew Tappenden James Miller Michael Smith 

机构地区：[1]University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2E1, Canada [2]University of Calgary, Calgary T2N 1N4, Canada

出　　处：《Journal of Computer Science & Technology》2009年第2期386-404,共19页计算机科学技术学报（英文版）

摘　　要：A novel testing framework for location based services is introduced. In particular, the paper showcases a novel architecture for such a framework. The implementation of the framework illustrates both the functionality and the feasibility of the framework proposed and the utility of the architecture. The new framework is evaluated through comparison to several other methodologies currently available for the testing of location-based applications. A case study is presented in which the testing framework was applied to a typical mobile service tracking system. It is concluded that the proposed testing framework achieves the best coverage of the entire location based service testing problem of the currently available methodologies; being equipped to test the widest array of application attributes and allowing for the automation of testing activities.A novel testing framework for location based services is introduced. In particular, the paper showcases a novel architecture for such a framework. The implementation of the framework illustrates both the functionality and the feasibility of the framework proposed and the utility of the architecture. The new framework is evaluated through comparison to several other methodologies currently available for the testing of location-based applications. A case study is presented in which the testing framework was applied to a typical mobile service tracking system. It is concluded that the proposed testing framework achieves the best coverage of the entire location based service testing problem of the currently available methodologies; being equipped to test the widest array of application attributes and allowing for the automation of testing activities.

关 键 词：location based applications location-based services M-COMMERCE software testing 

分 类 号：TP31[自动化与计算机技术—计算机软件与理论]