Abstract
This tutorial will briefly introduce both languages and
showcase how executable TTCN-3 code can be derived from a
higher level TDL test description by explaining the necessary
steps and assumptions, as well as common challenges
associated with mapping languages at different levels of
abstraction. The tutorial is based on the currently ongoing
work towards the standardised mapping of TDL to TTCN-3, which
is expected to be finished in January 2018. The challenges
faced during the mapping of the two languages, and
corresponding solutions to common problems of bridging the
gaps between languages and representations at different
levels of abstraction may benefit users and tool vendors
aiming to do the same with other technologies. The tutorial
will also feature examples from a case study related to
smartphone app user interface testing. The tutorial will
share experiences and challenges with mapping TDL to TTCN-3,
including identifying semantic gaps between the languages, as
well as other challenges and common pitfalls, and lessons
learnt from the experience, as well as suggestions for the
design of future languages at different levels of
abstraction.
