Methods and systems for automated testing of applications using an application independent GUI map

摘要

Methods and systems for the automated testing of applications using an application independent GUI map are disclosed. A method includes receiving a command to change a physical description of an object of a general class in the GUI map. A physical description of the object of general class is changed in the GUI map to correspond to a specific object in a particular application. A request is received to identify the specific object in the particular application using a physical description of the specific object. The specific object is associated with the physical description of the specific object. Access is provided to the physical description of the specific object.