testkoken

Testkoken is a modular framework for automated software testing that uses a token-based scripting approach. In testkoken, test cases are composed from small units called koken tokens, each representing an atomic action (such as clicking a button or entering text), an input value, an assertion, or a control construct like loops or conditionals. The token abstraction aims to provide a language-agnostic interface for defining tests decoupled from the underlying test runner.

Benefits include reusability and readability. Tokens can be grouped into libraries for common actions, parameterized to run across data sets, and logged with clear traces. By separating test intent from implementation, teams can collaborate more effectively across developers and testers.

Architecture typically includes a core runner, a token library, adapters for web, mobile, and API targets, and a serializer that maps tokens to concrete steps. Projects commonly store libraries in JSON or YAML to support versioning and CI/CD workflows.

Usage involves sequencing tokens and providing parameter values. Tokens are reusable across tests and can be combined with simple control tokens to enable looping or branching.

Status and reception: The term testkoken appears mainly in experimental tooling and conceptual discussions, rather than as a single dominant framework. It is used as a design metaphor for modular, token-based test scripts and has influenced several open-source projects exploring similar ideas.

See also: token-based testing, keyword-driven testing, behavior-driven development, test automation frameworks.