Re: Testing GDL2

[Stefan Urbanek]

On 2003-01-16 17:42:04 +0100 Adam Fedor <address@hidden> wrote:

> On Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 01:12 AM, Stefan Urbanek wrote:
>
> > On 2003-01-15 05:22:31 +0100 Adam Fedor <address@hidden> wrote:
> >
> > What about StepTalk? (http://steptalk.host.sk) I am using it for testing of 
> > libraries and frameworks. Smalltalk syntax is similar to the ObjectiveC and it 
> > is easy to rewrite programs from one language to another (in both directions). 
> > In addition, you can test GDL interactively by using the StepTalk shell 
> > (http://www.steptalk.host.sk/stshell.html).
> >
> > Some time ago I have already created GDL2 module for steptalk, because I wanted 
> > to learn GDL.
> >
> > Moreover, I think, that using StepTalk can help it to get improved.
> >
> > I can give you more information, if you are interested.
>
> How could it be used for testing?  I know that it is very easy to write things 
> with it, but does it have a framework for running tests and reporting results?

If you mean a framework like OCUnit, then the answer at this time is: not yet. 
But from what I have read about OCUnit, it should be not very difficult to 
create a steptalk bundle for it.

Nevertheless, there are still some advantages of StepTalk even without a 
testing framework:
1. Smalltalk language is really easy to learn and those who are familiar with 
objc should get it quickly (objc messages are inspired by smalltalk)
2. you can 'play' with a framework interactively - I see this as very Good 
Thing while developing
3. there is no need for other libraries, just gnustep-base

stefan