[gemini-dev] gemini tests

[Mike Keith <michael.keith@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I know that Bob, you are using the Spring OSGi test framework, and the 
mocks, and I assume that Costin is also using this framework. Glyn, are 
you using it as well?

I may actually get some testing resources for the Gemini JPA project, 
since EclipseLink wants to make use of the Gemini code and wants some 
testing done on it. We were considering suggesting the Spring OSGi test 
framework for their QA but have some questions:

- The tests need to extend a framework class, and that seems kind of 
hard to fit existing tests into. Is there a common delegate or 
workaround to get around this?
- With a bundle getting synthesized and installed at test execution time 
I am worried about the magic being confusing to the QA people. Is this a 
valid concern?
- With a generated bundle being installed that includes the tests, I was 
wondering how hard it would be for QA folks to debug when things go 
south during a test?
- Do the results surface in a way that QA would be able to see an 
automated test result and determine where things went wrong (for example 
if the framework didn't start)?
- I assume that it doesn't have dependencies on Spring DM. What about 
other third party jars?

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks,
-Mike