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Improved Syntax Highlighting for the Script-based Object Map
Read moreIntroduction With the release of the Script-based Object Map, we also added some syntax highlighting options to the Squish IDE. As references to the Script-based Object Map will make up a big part of your test scripts, it’s important to be able to see at first glance which scripted...
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Hooking Into Java Applications Launched Via Third Party/Custom Launcher Applications.
Read moreSometimes, while trying to automate a Java AUT the hooking fails and the following error is shown: In such cases it is possible that the AUT executable or binary is actually a custom launcher application. The launcher applications are small executable programs which load and start a Java Application....
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Multi-User, Blackbox Testing with Squish Coco
Read moreSoftware development success is often achieved in a team of engineers, and part of this success is achieved through thorough, comprehensive testing. In some settings, source code is shared among all involved on a given team, but in many cases, the source code is secured, and only parts of...
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Coco and System Header Files
Read moreA C or C++ program always includes header files that are provided by the compiler or the operating system. When they are instrumented by Coco, sometimes unexpected error messages occur. This post explains why this happens, when this happens, and what to do about it.
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QASource: How Squish Simplifies Cross-Platform Testing
Read moreHere at QASource, our 700+ engineers work with a variety of tools daily to test various software applications in diverse industries for different businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. So it’s safe to say we’ve seen our fair share of software testing tools. Today’s trends in automated testing...
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GUI Test Configuration Through Script Arguments
Read moreGUI test exeutions have to be configured for various purposes. Test engineers might want to configure a test in order to use specific test data as input to the Application Under Test. Or the Application Under Test itself has to be executed with a variation of program arguments. While...
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“Squish is a powerful tool.” Students at Collegium Balticum Get Their First Training on the Squish GUI Tester
Read moreStudents at Collegium Balticum in Poland participated in a two-day intensive course on the Squish GUI Tester, led by Dr. Marcin Caryk of infinIT Codelab. During the lectures, students initially spent time learning the basic Squish functions, including creating test suites and test cases and recording their first test...
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Setting Up a Python Virtual Environment with Squish
Read morePython Virtual Environments are great tools for separating different Python configurations on the same machine. Configuring Squish to use a virtual environment gives you the freedom to install packages and make changes that aid your testing efforts without compromising your existing Python installation(s). Here we will show you how...
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Testing Multiple Instances of the Same Application
Read moreIn some scenarios, you might need to test multiple instances of your application at the same time, for example if multiple desktop clients access a server. The Squish GUI Tester is capable of handling such scenarios from within one test script. We will demonstrate how to write a test...
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Upcoming Squish Feature: Remote Control of Test Devices
Read moreThe ability to work with remote devices is one of Squish’s core features. While extremely powerful, it does not come without its disadvantages. During interactive test script recording it requires interaction with both the Squish IDE and the AUT. Debugging a faulty test script also usually requires preview of...
