Re: A Method for Writing Testable Conformance Requirements

Hi, Art-

Arthur Barstow wrote (on 4/6/11 7:31 AM):
>
> As we continue to flesh out the Touch Events spec [TE], I think we
> should we consider the following document by Dom and Marcos:

I'm a fan of this approach.

If this could implemented as part of ReSpec.js, that might make it even 
easier.

Regards-
-Doug

> [[
> A Method for Writing Testable Conformance Requirements
> http://www.w3.org/TR/2010/NOTE-test-methodology-20100128/
>
> In this document we present a method for writing, marking-up, and
> analyzing conformance requirements in technical specifications.
>
> We argue that the method yields specifications whose conformance
> requirements are testable: that is, upon applying the method, parts of
> what is written in the specification can be converted into a test suite
> without requiring, for instance, the use of a formal language.
>
> The method was derived from a collaboration between the W3C's Mobile Web
> Initiative: Test Suites Working Group and the Web Applications Working
> Group. This collaboration aimed to improve the written quality and
> testability of various specifications. The applications, limitations, as
> well as possible directions for future work that could refine this
> method are described in this document.
> ]]
>
> I'm sure if we had any questions for Dom and Marcos, they would be happy
> answer them.
>
> -AB
>
> [TE] http://dvcs.w3.org/hg/webevents/raw-file/tip/touchevents.html
>

Received on Tuesday, 12 April 2011 14:54:56 UTC