Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Learn About RPG Unit Testing

By David Williams


Just like many other programming language RPG is also very much in demand in the development of very vital software that are to be used by very large organizations. However, the challenge has always been on how to ensure that the code developed is functioning properly, something that can well be done using the RPG unit testing; this has overtime been proven and perfected in assuring this.

To most developers, checking of their programs is something they dread the most since it may be time-consuming at the same time it is usually the least interesting part of programming. Because of these shortcomings, this new method was developed since it is simple when it comes to application. Accessing the results after the testing is very easy through a well-structured protocol.

A single unique feature of this method is that it only works with small parts of the program known as the units. It is recommended that the testing is done during the establishing of the program making the process less demanding even to one who has never used this language. A much better version of this software has an automatic ability to call for this test through introspection.

There is two critical importance that makes this procedure extremely important in this test. It normally detects possible issues that may be facing the program hence it becomes better that one corrects it before completion. Secondly, it creates some flexibility that allows for necessary changes that help to solve the potential problems already detected.

It is only upon establishing a clear boundary between unit and integration testings so that you can work with this new development. In simple terms, the one involving integration deals with the whole work flow by analyzing and identifying all possible errors. In the unit, it deals with bits which by all means they cannot be disposed of.

Three key tips will make you an expert in this language is by coming up with software that are very much free from errors. To begin with, carry out tests regularly awhile you are at each stage of developing your program. Waiting until the end so that you begin your test gives poor results and at times the test becomes incomplete.

In addition to this, make it part of your habit to initialize a corresponding test case whenever a bug has been identified to make the entire procedure very quick and systematic. It is also important that you are aware that internal functions are not the ones tested but only the interface of the library. This is because once the internal function has been tested the refectory end up getting lost.

Though programming may not be a cup of tea even to the experts especially when they are dealing with demanding programs. It becomes worse if after you spend all your time making it happen you end up having a program that is made poor due to errors. However, this can be easily corrected by using this new software that is not only easy but fun to work with.




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