Aktivitätstests

Aktivitätstests, also known as activity tests, are a category of software testing used to verify the functionality and usability of specific features or user actions within an application. The primary goal is to ensure that individual components or user flows behave as expected when a user interacts with them. These tests focus on the "actions" a user can perform, such as clicking a button, submitting a form, navigating between pages, or performing a search.

The methodology typically involves simulating user interactions with the software interface. This can be done manually by human testers or, more commonly, through automated testing frameworks. Automated Aktivitätstests are particularly valuable for repetitive tasks, ensuring consistency and allowing for frequent execution during the development cycle. They are often integrated into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to catch regressions early.

Key aspects of Aktivitätstests include verifying expected outcomes, checking for error handling when invalid inputs are provided, and assessing the responsiveness of the application. They are distinct from unit tests, which focus on individual code functions, and integration tests, which examine the interaction between multiple components. Aktivitätstests sit at a higher level, closer to the end-user experience, ensuring that the integrated system works correctly from a user's perspective. Common examples include testing login functionality, shopping cart operations, or the ability to upload a file.