An Introduction to TTCN-3

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This unique book offers a revised and up-to-date exploration of the TTCN-3 language, an internationally standardized test language recognized as a universal tool for testing. Its application has expanded beyond telecommunications to sectors like automotive, internet protocols, railway signaling, medical systems, and avionics. The text provides a solid introduction to TTCN-3, guiding readers through its standards, methodologies, and tools, enriched by the authors' extensive real-world experience. Key concepts and constructs are explained in a step-by-step, tutorial style, linking the testing language to overall test system implementation for a comprehensive understanding. This second edition includes updates on additions, changes, and extensions to TTCN-3 since the first publication, along with new material on XML usage, test framework design, and LTE testing. Key features include a thorough examination of language standardization, tool implementation, and real-world applications like VoIP and LTE testing. It also explores recent advancements such as core language extensions and the integration of ASN.1 and XML. Written by field experts, the book serves as an ideal reference for test engineers, software developers, and standards professionals, while also being insightful for graduate students in telecommunications and software engineering. An accompanying website offers code samples and links to relevant standards documents.