Invention:
This invention focuses on addressing the challenges that arise in testing microservices architecture, which is known for its cloud-native advantages, scalability, and decentralized development. To tackle this issue, the invention introduces test coverage metrics to evaluate the extent to which end-to-end (E2E) test suites cover microservice endpoints. It also offers an automated method for calculating these metrics, providing feedback on the completeness of E2E test suites. Additionally, a visual perspective is provided to highlight test coverage across the system's microservices, helping identify gaps in test suites. Overall, this technology enhances the methods of microservice testing by allowing for a deeper analysis of testing coverage across the database.
Background:
Effectively testing microservices architectures may present difficulties in comprehensive end-to-end testing. In such systems, end-to-end (E2E) testing can be problematic because testers may mistakenly assume that their tests comprehensively cover all the middleware endpoints distributed across various microservices. However, this assumption lacks verification tools, leading to potential blind spots in testing coverage. This invention is a notable improvement over current technologies, as it provides a quantifiable measure of test coverage and highlights gaps in the testing suite, offering a more comprehensive and precise assessment of the testing process while addressing the limitations of current solutions.
Applications:
- Software development
- Microservices architecture testing
- Quality assurance
Advantages:
- Improved, more comprehensive test coverage
- Enhanced reliability
- Visual component that pinpoints areas needing additional testing
- Covers gaps in testing
