MySQL is shipped with a set of test cases and programs for running them. These tools constitute the MySQL test framework that provides a means for verifying that MySQL Server and its client programs operate according to expectations. That's handy for anybody developing MySQL or contributing code to MySQL. In case the preconfigured test cases (there are hundreds) don't suffice the MySQL test framework can be extended by writing test cases using the mysqltest language.
The MySQL test framework has been around for a long time, but making use of the mysqltest language was something for the inaugurated only because there was no documentation, except for this: "You can use the mysqltest language to write your own test cases. Unfortunately, we have not yet written full documentation for it. You can, however, look at our current test cases and use them as an example." Well, tables have turned, and the MySQL test framework is documented on more than 60 pages now. For anyone contributing code to MySQL it's a must-read. But don't be afraid, it's also fun to read, because it was written by Paul DuBois. See for yourself: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/index.html#mysqltest Regards, Stefan -- Stefan Hinz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MySQL AB Documentation Team Lead. Berlin, Germany (UTC +2:00) Skype:stefanhinz Cell:+491777841069 Desk:+493082702940 Fax:+493082702941 -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
