Validator architecture

Validator applies automated interactive tests to a stateful library such as Inspect or file systems - an interactive golden file framework.

The Validator architecture includes:

• A set of tests to validate functionality.
• A FIDL protocol to invoke operations to be tested.
• One or more puppet programs, which receive FIDL commands and invoke library calls.
• A reference implementation or simulation of the desired behavior.
• Analysis of puppet results, comparison to local results, and reporting.

Inspect validator

The Inspect Validator implementation includes:

• Core Validator program
  • Tests
  • FIDL
  • Reading the puppet's output
  • Reference Behavior and comparison
  • Analysis and more analysis
  • Reporting
• Rust Puppet.

See also Inspect Validator Puppet Architecture