Criação de testes para o jogo sério sobre alimentação balanceada

Abstract

Software tests are used to validate the implementation of a program and verify that it conforms to specifications. There are types of tests such as integration and end-to-end (E2E). Integration tests ensure that the connection between modules is in accordance with specifications. E2E tests replicate the interaction that a user has with specific parts of the application, being relevant because they verify that the user’s action has the correct response. The application of the two tests guarantees that a software product presents a smaller amount of errors and failures in relation to the integration of modules and user responses, which contributes to increase its quality. In this way, this work created integration and E2E tests for the serious game of Alimentacao Balanceada. This game was developed by the extension project called Educational Software Development. During its development, maintenance difficulties were observed and, therefore, it was necessary to create a set of tests. The game is aimed at helping people with intellectual disabilities in the process of teaching and learning healthy eating habits. E2E tests were implemented for the front end of the application and integration tests for the back end. With the creation of tests, the game project becomes less susceptible to errors and future changes may make maintenance less costly.