Advanced methods in automated software test

Summary form only given. It is pointed out that the automation of software testing proves to be the strongest tool in the complex field of effective software testing. It is suggested that the examination of the following key factors will ensure easy integration of automated software testing into a production process: promised result, interoperability with existing software, ease and smartness of use, and the length of the learning curve. A tool set, called software Test Works (STW), that successfully addresses all these factors is described. STW comprises nine separate tools. A brief explanation of each tool is given