WebInject

WebInject is a fantastic free tool for automating the testing of web applications and services. It's super helpful for checking out different system parts that have HTTP interfaces, like JSP, ASP, CGI, PHP, Servlets, and HTML Forms. You can use it as a test harness to whip up a whole suite of automated tests—think functional, acceptance, and regression tests! A test harness helps you run loads of test cases while gathering and reporting your results.

Real-Time Results Display

One cool thing about WebInject is its real-time results display feature. You can even use it to monitor how quickly your system responds!

User-Friendly Interface

You can control WebInject with its User Interface (GUI), making it easy to navigate. But if you prefer something more hands-on, you can also run it as a standalone test runner from the console or integrate it with other frameworks.

No Coding Needed!

The best part? WebInject uses an XML API. This means you don't need to worry about its internal workings—you won't have to do any scripting or programming to get started!

Platform Compatibility

Written in Perl, WebInject runs on any platform where a Perl interpreter is installed—like MS Windows, GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, MAC OS, and more! Just keep in mind that right now, binary executables are only available for MS Windows. If you're on another platform, you'll need a Perl interpreter and should run it from the source code.

Simplified Test Cases

Your test cases will be written in XML files using tags and attributes that you pass to the WebInject engine when executing tests against your application or service. This setup makes it easier for non-techy testers while still allowing tech-savvy users to customize things since it's built on an open architecture.

Diving into Results

The results come in both HTML (easy viewing) and XML (for external programs). You'll get detailed info like pass/fail status, errors encountered during testing, response times—and if you're using the GUI version of WebInject or running it as a console app.

Monitoring Performance

You can track HTTP response times in real-time while tests are running. Timer statistics show up during runtime in a monitor window. Plus, if you pair WebInject with gnuplot (a plotting tool), you'll get real-time graphs showing response times as the tests go on! This helps ensure everything meets your SLA or quality standards. It's pretty handy for performance monitoring too.

If you're ready to give this awesome tool a spin or want more details about WebInject, check out SoftPas.com.