Release InformationCode Tester for OracleA new release of Code Tester for Oracle is now available. For a full list of new features and bug fixes, please see the release notes.
The current version of Code Tester for Oracle is v1.8.5, which includes changes to the backend licensing module.
New in Quest Code Tester for Oracle 1.8.4:
- In-place validation of custom code - simplifies the process of performing in-place validation of customization code by eliminating the need to generate test code
- Additional validations in Test Builder - supports more structured statements and queries
- Override the datatypes or columns in a query - ensures that correct data types are used, and mitigates the NVARCHAR2 column type bug in Oracle's DBMS_SQL.DESCRIBE_COLUMNS procedure
- Viewing suites test definitions - enables you to see and run suites as long as that suite contains at least one test definition that you have the authority to execute
- Referencing PL/SQL variables within queries in outcomes - saves time by no longer requiring you to request "Ignore warnings" or mark the query as an expression
- Silent Installation - now available through the command line interface
New in Code Tester for Oracle v1.8: - Outcome Generator - simplifies the process of specifying outcomes for test cases
- Debug Block Generator - generates the code you need to copy into Toad for Oracle in order to start a debug session
- utPL/SQL integration - allows you to register and manage utPL/SQL test definitions from within Code Tester for Oracle's Test Dashboard
- User-defined Quick Builds - enables you to enter application-specific tests in the Quick Builds Window; templates can be shared among team members
- Conditional execution of tests - allows you to pre-define the order in which you'd like to run your test cases
- Conditional reporting - provides the ability to modify the canned reports or to define your own reports
- Enhanced Test Builder graphical interface
- Random value generation for test cases
- Ability to use random values for dynamically generated test cases
- Support for multiple test definitions against the same stored program
- Support for Windows authentication
New in Code Tester for Oracle v1.6:- Automated testing of XML documents – allows you to specify XPath and XML document tests
- Generate equality (EQ) function code – you no longer have to write your own function to compare the contents of two collections or records – the function is automatically generated from a table or query specification
- New database login screen – allows you to change your Oracle home and remembers your previous logins so you can connect to the schema more quickly
- Enhanced user interface – streamlines the PL/SQL testing process
- Faster access to the database repository
- Enhanced command line support
System RequirementsBefore installing Code Tester for Oracle, ensure your system meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements: | Platform | 1.0 GHz x86 or higher Pentium-compatible CPU | | Memory | 512 MB of RAM recommended | | Hard Disk Space | 40 MB of disk space for installation | | Operating System | Microsoft® Windows® 2000, 2003, XP Professional, Vista | | Client Software | Oracle SQL Net 9, 10 and 11, plus Instant Client. For Oracle 64bit servers, 32bit client is required | | Database Versions | Oracle 9i Database Release 2 (9.2.0.6 or above), Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Express Edition, and Oracle Database 11g |
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