ARCAD Adds New Testing Features to ALM Suite
20.05.12
By Alex Woodie
ARCAD Software is now shipping version 8.12 of its application lifecycle management (ALM) suite for the IBM i OS. Among the enhancements is the capability of its regression testing product, called Verifier, to test multiple types of user interfaces simultaneously, thereby making it easier for IBM i shops to test Windows, Web, and mobile interfaces with the same effort used to test interactive 5250 screens or batch jobs.
The ARCAD ALM suite is a collection of tools used to aid developers in the development, testing, and roll-out of new and enhanced applications. The software is primarily used on the IBM i server, although some components support other platforms.
The main enhancement delivered by ARCAD with version 8.12 of the suite is a new data-driven capability in its regression testing engine. The primary impact of this database enhancement is that tests are no longer dependent on the user interface that is used. ARCAD customers can now test Windows-based interfaces to IBM i applications, right along side the equivalent Web and 5250 interfaces to the same IBM i application.
Source: IT Jungle