www.answers.com defines a component in this way: “In general, a thing’s components are its parts; the things that compose it. Components are those identifiable, differentiable and autonomous elements that compose a system.” Basically, components are parts of a test case. Think of them as building blocks. A test case is broken down into its logical steps or components which can be made generic and reuseable.
I like to think of the example of Legos. Perhaps you also have purchased a Lego dinosaur or plane kit for your kids and they take it apart and make a space ship or car. The Legos are designed in such a way that they can be connected to any other Lego and make many different things. The only limit is the imagination of the user.
As I continue to post, I will go into more detail on how these building blocks are used in this approach.
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