RA TestHarness supports Java class tests similar to those in JUnit and provides a unique approach to Web application testing. Web tests automate the testing of page interactions by parsing hidden test info embedded in the HTML generated by a JSP, or CGI mechanism. RA TestHarness can be used together with ANT and JUnit as part of a develop, test and deploy strategy.

RA TestHarness is an open source product released under the LGPL licence and hosted on SourceForge.net.

Some of the benefits of using RA TestHarness include:

• Tests are very easy to write for your existing Web applications
• Tests can also test the workflow of Web applications, as session state can be stored between tests
• We believe standard class tests are easier to write than JUnit test cases