C-WATIR

WATIR is an open-source framework for testing Web-based applications through Internet Explorer. It is implemented in the Ruby scripting language. C-WATIR is a library written in Ruby that combines the FIT library in Ruby, WATIR, and customizations of WATIR. The Framework supports writing test cases using the FIT methodology. Fixtures are then written in Ruby. The Framework simplifies interacting with WATIR because it provides methods that know the specifics of the Guidewire user interface. It also simplifies the writing fixtures. The types of tests that the Framework supports are:

•	Transaction tests

•	User interface tests

The Framework offers these advantages:

•	The effort in writing tests is reduced.

•	Maintenance of user interface tests is reduced

•	No license fees.

•	The Framework can be used throughout the company with as many testers as needed.

See the C-WATIR User Manual for more details.