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What is a Test Harness?

 , updated on February 11, 2017
A test harness is a toolset for automating unit testing. This generally includes a driver to execute tests, test scripts, mock objects to simulate test scenarios and a means of reporting results.
Overview: Test Harness
TypeUnit Testing
Test Automation
Coding
Definition (1)A framework for automating unit testing.
Definition (2)The tools required to automate unit testing of code such as a test execution engine and test scripts.
Related ConceptsUnit Testing
Test Scripts
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