Automated test reuse for product families

This paper proposes a testing method applicable for validating configured software products.The configuring of test material in this particular method is based on software configuration.This kind of approach calls for a formal software production process, which uses product features or requirements.The method proposes links between product features and tests.The key issues of test configuration and management are discussed.These include test componentisation, test suite structuring, and tool support.The approach is demonstrated and evaluated by means of an example system