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15 Support for test suites
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Automake can generate code to handle two kinds of test suites.  One is
based on integration with the ‘dejagnu’ framework.  The other (and most
used) form is based on the use of generic test scripts, and its
activation is triggered by the definition of the special ‘TESTS’
variable.  This second form allows for various degrees of sophistication
and customization; in particular, it allows for concurrent execution of
test scripts, use of established test protocols such as TAP, and
definition of custom test drivers and test runners.

In either case, the testsuite is invoked via ‘make check’.

Generalities about Testing

Concepts and terminology about testing

Simple Tests

Listing test scripts in ‘TESTS’

Custom Test Drivers

Writing and using custom test drivers

Using the TAP test protocol

Integrating test scripts that use the TAP protocol

DejaGnu Tests

Interfacing with the ‘dejagnu’ testing framework

Install Tests

Running tests on installed packages