Transformation of IFML schemas to automated tests

Interaction Flow Modelling Language (IFML) is a recently standardized modelling language designed to capture the structure and properties of the application user interface. In the paper we discuss suitability of the IFML model for automatic generation of automated application front--end tests, as detailed model of the application front--end provides enough information to exercise particular actions in the tested application front--end to verify expected behaviour. Our approach is based on the multi--level transformation of an IFML model to automated tests. The IFML model is converted to an application front--end test model. Then abstract test cases are created from this model using set of defined rules. Finally the abstract test cases are transformed to a particular physical automated test cases using a template engine.