What factors affect how fast the test suite runs?
Factors include the following: • Test framework overhead. • Proper scheduling of tasks. The JT harness (and your test framework if you use one) can be configured for optimal performance in your test environment. • Concurrent test execution. This functionality can be provided by either by the harness or the test framework. • The speed of the communication channel between the JT harness host and the test platform affects performance. • In some cases, the performance of the file system on which the work directory is stored can affect throughput. • What is an agent? A: It is a small application that communicates with the JT Harness to get and execute tests and send back results. It is used in situations where the JT harness is not run directly on the test platform. • Do I have to write my own agent? A: Situations could arise to make this necessary, but it is unlikely. This situation might arise if your test platform uses a communication protocol such as UDP, which is only guaranteed to be
