Patent ID: 8087001
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for testing software applications, comprising: receiving, using one or more data processors, test data results generated during a software application test that determines whether the software application performed intended functions; retrieving, using the one or more data processors, benchmark test data from a data store; determining, using the one or more data processors, a test data difference by comparing the test data results with the benchmark test data; identifying, using the one or more data processors, a test deviation by applying a pre-determined performance criteria to the test data difference, wherein the test deviation identifies a degradation of performance of the software application, and wherein the performance criteria includes pre-specified acceptable deviations or unacceptable deviations between the test data results and the benchmark test data; receiving, using the one or more data processors, subsequent test data results; generating, using the one or more data processors, a forecast using one or more statistical values associated with the test data results and the subsequent test data results, wherein the forecast corresponds to a future performance of the software application; using, using the one or more data processors, the forecast to predict when the future performance of the software application will resolve the test deviation, wherein resolving includes satisfying the pre-determined performance criteria; and providing, using the one or more data processors, the prediction for display on a graphical interface.