Automating workflow validation
US9170821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0633
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A test document associated with a workflow definition is obtained, the test document including an input for an action of the workflow definition and an expected state for the workflow definition based on the input. The input is delivered for the action of a workflow instance, the workflow instance being an instance of the workflow definition executed by a workflow engine, and the action determined based upon a present state of the workflow instance. A next state of the workflow instance is obtained, where the next state is determined by the workflow engine based upon the present state, the action and the input. The next state of the workflow instance is compared to the expected state of the test document.
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