I'm interested in posting a script I've been working on to the scripts section of CPAN. Unfortunately, I have a few difficulties. 1. I'm not certain others would find it as useful. 2. I don't have a category. 3. It is a multi-file script. I'm posting to attempt to solve all these issues. First, a description. HTTPtest.pl is a configurable regression test script directed at systems using the HTTP protocol for communication. It uses an XML-based configuration file that specifies a request to make and a series of test criteria that a response must pass for the test to succeed. I have used this HTTPtest.pl script to run > 600 tests on a server in about 3 minutes several times a day. This regression test has allowed us to reduce errors in the system and increase confidence in changes. Second, the script seems to be categorized as either Test or HTTP. I lean toward Test. If I ever get enough tuits, I'd like to factor out the generic parts of the design into a more general regression test module. But that won't happen for a while. Third, I will get a PAUSE id shortly with an eye towards adding this script if it seems like a worthwhile move. If you are interested in taking a look at it, the current version is available from http://www.anomaly.org/wade/HTTPtest/. I also have some (starting) documentation and a few generalized tests to use as a starting point. I welcome any input. Thanks, G. Wade -- "Zathras have very sad life. Probably also have sad death. But at least there is symmetry." - Zathras
