Testing Utilities
Tools and frameworks that support testing of mobility and transport data, services, and systems — ensuring reliability, interoperability, and compliance with data exchange standards.
What Are Testing Utilities?
Testing utilities help developers and data providers verify the correctness and robustness of their mobility data solutions. They automate testing of data transformations, API endpoints, and validation workflows to catch issues early in the development or publication process.
They are commonly used by:
- Developers building or maintaining data exchange APIs
- Data providers verifying output against standard schemas
- Quality assurance teams running automated test suites
Types of Testing Utilities
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Schema Testers | Validate files against XSD or JSON Schema definitions | DATEX II Schema Tester |
| Integration Testers | Test interoperability between systems or services | SIRI API Integration Tester |
| Rule-based Testers | Check business rules and constraints beyond schema validation | NeTEx Logical Rule Tester |
| Mock & Simulation Tools | Generate mock data or simulate service responses | Traffic Data Simulator |
| Continuous Testing Frameworks | Automate validation in CI/CD pipelines | Mobility Data CI Runner |
Common Use Cases
Schema and Rule Testing
Validate datasets or API responses to ensure structural and logical compliance.
Integration Testing
Verify compatibility between different data providers or transport systems.
Automated Quality Assurance
Run validation tests automatically in CI/CD environments to prevent regressions.
Mocking and Simulation
Simulate transport data or API calls to test system behavior under controlled conditions.
Example Tool
SIRI Service Tester
- Simulates SIRI StopMonitoring and VehicleMonitoring requests
- Validates XML responses against the SIRI schema
- Supports configurable scenarios for automated testing
- Used in transport system integration projects across Europe
Related Categories
Available Tools
ALERT-C Locations Tester
Location Reference Validator
Validation tool for ALERT-C location references in RDS-TMC and DATEX II traffic information