wordUnit: A Document Testing Framework

Kent Beck

Kent Beck

Since documents define a project, it is more important for projects to have correct documents than correct code. However, document verification technology has lagged behind program verification technology. WordUnit is the first tool to automatically verify that documents are accurate. WordUnit tests are written as documents, simplifying the introduction of document testing. Writing WordUnit tests in advance of writing documents, also known as Document-Driven Documentation, is a further refinement that leads to even greater efficiency and productivity.