automake: Tests

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1 15 Support for test suites
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1 Automake can generate code to handle two kinds of test suites.  One is
1 based on integration with the ‘dejagnu’ framework.  The other (and most
1 used) form is based on the use of generic test scripts, and its
1 activation is triggered by the definition of the special ‘TESTS’
1 variable.  This second form allows for various degrees of sophistication
1 and customization; in particular, it allows for concurrent execution of
1 test scripts, use of established test protocols such as TAP, and
1 definition of custom test drivers and test runners.
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1 In either case, the testsuite is invoked via ‘make check’.
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· Generalities about Testing  Concepts and terminology about testing
· Simple Tests                Listing test scripts in ‘TESTS’
· Custom Test Drivers         Writing and using custom test drivers
· Using the TAP test protocol Integrating test scripts that use the TAP protocol
· DejaGnu Tests               Interfacing with the ‘dejagnu’ testing framework
· Install Tests               Running tests on installed packages
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