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Spec Explorer
Spec Explorer is a Model-Based Testing (MBT ) tool from Microsoft. It extends the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment with the ability to define a model describing the expected behavior of a software system. From these models, the tool can generate tests automatically for execution within Visual Studio's own testing framework, or many other unit testing frameworks. The concepts behind Spec Explorer and the tool itself have been described in several publications and presented in multiple academic and industry events. The latest version can be downloaded from Visual Studio Gallery. Technical information can be found in the Microsoft documentation. Community and engineering team support can be obtained through the Spec Explorer Forum, while the Spec Explorer Team Blog provides detailed articles and guidance.
Article summary
Spec Explorer is a Model-Based Testing (MBT ) tool from Microsoft. It extends the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment with the ability to define a model describing the expected behavior of a software system. From these models, the tool can generate tests automatically for execution within Visual Studio's own testing framework, or many other unit testing frameworks. The concepts behind Spec Explorer and the tool itself have been described in several publications and presented in multiple academic and industry events. The latest version can be downloaded from Visual Studio Gallery. Technical information can be found in the Microsoft documentation. Community and engineering team support can be obtained through the Spec Explorer Forum, while the Spec Explorer Team Blog provides detailed articles and guidance.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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