What types of event testing are available?

Testing types include event validation (data, format, content, schema), event functionality (functional, integration, performance, regression), event security (security, authorization, authentication, compliance), and event reliability (reliability, error, stress, load).

How do I handle errors with CICS TEST EVENT?

Always check the response code and implement appropriate error handling, including validation of test requests, proper handling of testing errors, and authorization checks.

What is the purpose of event testing?

Event testing enables validation of event operations, ensures event functionality, provides quality assurance, and supports reliable event processing in CICS applications.

When should I use CICS TEST EVENT?

Use this command when you need to test events, validate event operations, or ensure event functionality and reliability in CICS applications.

CICS TEST EVENT - Event Testing and Validation

Q: What is CICS TEST EVENT command used for?

CICS TEST EVENT is used to test events, validate event operations, and handle event testing in CICS applications for ensuring event functionality and reliability.

CICS TEST EVENT provides event testing and validation capabilities in CICS environments. It enables programs to test events, validate event operations, and handle event testing in CICS applications.

What is CICS TEST EVENT?

CICS TEST EVENT is a command that allows programs to test events, validate event operations, and handle event testing in CICS environments. It provides event testing capabilities, validation management, and testing handling for CICS applications.

Command Syntax

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EXEC CICS TEST EVENT
    [EVENTID(event-id)]
    [EVENTTYPE(event-type)]
    [TESTTYPE(test-type)]
    [RESP(response-code)]
END-EXEC

Parameters

Required Parameters

EVENTID - Event identifier to test

Optional Parameters

EVENTTYPE - Event type for testing
TESTTYPE - Type of test to perform
RESP - Response code variable

Event Testing Types

Event Validation

Validate event operations and data

• DATA VALIDATION - Validate event data integrity and consistency
• FORMAT VALIDATION - Validate event data format and structure
• CONTENT VALIDATION - Validate event content and values
• SCHEMA VALIDATION - Validate event data against defined schemas

Event Functionality

Test event functionality and behavior

• FUNCTIONAL TESTING - Test event functionality and behavior
• INTEGRATION TESTING - Test event integration with other components
• PERFORMANCE TESTING - Test event performance and efficiency
• REGRESSION TESTING - Test event regression and compatibility

Event Security

Test event security and authorization

• SECURITY TESTING - Test event security and access controls
• AUTHORIZATION TESTING - Test event authorization and permissions
• AUTHENTICATION TESTING - Test event authentication mechanisms
• COMPLIANCE TESTING - Test event compliance with security policies

Event Reliability

Test event reliability and error handling

• RELIABILITY TESTING - Test event reliability and fault tolerance
• ERROR TESTING - Test event error handling and recovery
• STRESS TESTING - Test event behavior under stress conditions
• LOAD TESTING - Test event behavior under load conditions

Programming Examples

Basic Event Testing

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       IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
       PROGRAM-ID. TESTEVENT01.
       DATA DIVISION.
       WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
       01  EVENT-ID         PIC X(8) VALUE 'EVT001'.
       01  EVENT-TYPE      PIC X(16) VALUE 'USER-EVENT'.
       01  TEST-TYPE       PIC X(16) VALUE 'VALIDATION'.
       01  RESPONSE-CODE   PIC S9(8) COMP.
       
       PROCEDURE DIVISION.
           EXEC CICS TEST EVENT
               EVENTID(EVENT-ID)
               EVENTTYPE(EVENT-TYPE)
               TESTTYPE(TEST-TYPE)
               RESP(RESPONSE-CODE)
           END-EXEC
           
           IF RESPONSE-CODE = DFHRESP(NORMAL)
               DISPLAY 'Event tested successfully'
               DISPLAY 'Event ID: ' EVENT-ID
               DISPLAY 'Event Type: ' EVENT-TYPE
               DISPLAY 'Test Type: ' TEST-TYPE
           ELSE
               DISPLAY 'Failed to test event'
           END-IF
           
           EXEC CICS RETURN END-EXEC.

Event Validation Testing

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       IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
       PROGRAM-ID. TESTEVENT02.
       DATA DIVISION.
       WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
       01  EVENT-ID         PIC X(8) VALUE 'EVT002'.
       01  EVENT-TYPE      PIC X(16) VALUE 'DATA-EVENT'.
       01  TEST-TYPE       PIC X(16) VALUE 'VALIDATION'.
       01  RESPONSE-CODE   PIC S9(8) COMP.
       01  TEST-RESULT    PIC X(20) VALUE SPACES.
       
       PROCEDURE DIVISION.
           EXEC CICS TEST EVENT
               EVENTID(EVENT-ID)
               EVENTTYPE(EVENT-TYPE)
               TESTTYPE(TEST-TYPE)
               RESP(RESPONSE-CODE)
           END-EXEC
           
           IF RESPONSE-CODE = DFHRESP(NORMAL)
               DISPLAY 'Event validation testing successful'
               DISPLAY 'Event ID: ' EVENT-ID
               DISPLAY 'Event Type: ' EVENT-TYPE
               DISPLAY 'Test Type: ' TEST-TYPE
               
               MOVE 'VALIDATION PASSED' TO TEST-RESULT
               DISPLAY 'Test Result: ' TEST-RESULT
           ELSE
               DISPLAY 'Event validation testing failed'
               MOVE 'VALIDATION FAILED' TO TEST-RESULT
               DISPLAY 'Test Result: ' TEST-RESULT
           END-IF
           
           EXEC CICS RETURN END-EXEC.

Error Handling with Event Testing

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       IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
       PROGRAM-ID. TESTEVENT03.
       DATA DIVISION.
       WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
       01  EVENT-ID         PIC X(8) VALUE 'EVT003'.
       01  EVENT-TYPE      PIC X(16) VALUE 'SYSTEM-EVENT'.
       01  TEST-TYPE       PIC X(16) VALUE 'FUNCTIONAL'.
       01  RESPONSE-CODE   PIC S9(8) COMP.
       
       PROCEDURE DIVISION.
           EXEC CICS TEST EVENT
               EVENTID(EVENT-ID)
               EVENTTYPE(EVENT-TYPE)
               TESTTYPE(TEST-TYPE)
               RESP(RESPONSE-CODE)
           END-EXEC
           
           EVALUATE RESPONSE-CODE
               WHEN DFHRESP(NORMAL)
                   DISPLAY 'Event testing successful'
                   DISPLAY 'Event ID: ' EVENT-ID
                   DISPLAY 'Event Type: ' EVENT-TYPE
                   DISPLAY 'Test Type: ' TEST-TYPE
               WHEN DFHRESP(INVREQ)
                   DISPLAY 'Invalid test request'
               WHEN DFHRESP(EVENTERR)
                   DISPLAY 'Event-specific error occurred'
               WHEN DFHRESP(TESTERR)
                   DISPLAY 'Test-specific error occurred'
               WHEN DFHRESP(AUTHORITYERR)
                   DISPLAY 'Authorization error occurred'
               WHEN OTHER
                   DISPLAY 'Unexpected error occurred'
           END-EVALUATE
           
           EXEC CICS RETURN END-EXEC.

Event Testing Management

Test Execution Management

• Test Planning - Plan event testing activities and define test objectives
• Test Execution - Execute event tests and monitor test progress
• Test Monitoring - Monitor test execution and track test results
• Test Reporting - Report test results and provide test summaries

Test Data Management

• Test Data Preparation - Prepare test data for event testing
• Test Data Validation - Validate test data integrity and consistency
• Test Data Cleanup - Clean up test data after testing completion
• Test Data Management - Manage test data lifecycle and storage

Test Environment Management

• Environment Setup - Set up test environments for event testing
• Environment Configuration - Configure test environments for specific tests
• Environment Monitoring - Monitor test environment performance and stability
• Environment Cleanup - Clean up test environments after testing

Test Result Management

• Result Collection - Collect test results and performance metrics
• Result Analysis - Analyze test results and identify issues
• Result Reporting - Report test results and provide recommendations
• Result Tracking - Track test results over time and trends

Error Handling

Common Response Codes

DFHRESP(NORMAL) - Event testing completed successfully
DFHRESP(INVREQ) - Invalid test request
DFHRESP(EVENTERR) - Event-specific error
DFHRESP(TESTERR) - Test-specific error
DFHRESP(AUTHORITYERR) - Authorization error
DFHRESP(RESOURCEERR) - Resource error

Performance Considerations

Testing Efficiency

• Optimize test execution - Use appropriate testing methods for different event types
• Minimize test overhead - Reduce the computational cost of testing operations
• Use efficient test patterns - Implement testing strategies that minimize resource usage
• Monitor test performance - Track the performance impact of testing operations

Resource Impact

• Monitor resource usage - Track how testing operations consume system resources
• Optimize resource allocation - Ensure efficient allocation of resources for testing
• Manage resource cleanup - Properly clean up resources after testing operations
• Track resource utilization - Monitor the overall resource consumption patterns

Best Practices

Event Testing Best Practices

• Always check response codes
• Use appropriate testing parameters
• Implement proper error handling
• Ensure proper test data management
• Validate testing operations
• Optimize testing operations
• Clean up resources properly

Explain It Like I'm 5 Years Old

Think of CICS TEST EVENT like checking if a toy works:

• Toy Name: "Which toy to check" - The event ID
• Check Button: "Press check button" - Test event
• Check Type: "What to check" - Test type
• Toy Works: "Toy is working" - Test passed
• Toy Broken: "Toy is broken" - Test failed

Exercises

Exercise 1: Basic Event Testing

Create a program that tests events using TEST EVENT.

Exercise 2: Event Validation Testing

Write a program that performs event validation testing with specific test types.

Exercise 3: Error Handling

Implement comprehensive error handling for event testing failures.

CICS TEST EVENT - Event Testing and Validation

What is CICS TEST EVENT?

Command Syntax

Parameters

Required Parameters

Optional Parameters

Event Testing Types

Event Validation

Event Functionality

Event Security

Event Reliability

Programming Examples

Basic Event Testing

Event Validation Testing

Error Handling with Event Testing

Event Testing Management

Test Execution Management

Test Data Management

Test Environment Management

Test Result Management

Error Handling

Common Response Codes

Performance Considerations

Testing Efficiency

Resource Impact

Best Practices

Event Testing Best Practices

Explain It Like I'm 5 Years Old

Exercises

Exercise 1: Basic Event Testing

Exercise 2: Event Validation Testing

Exercise 3: Error Handling

Related Concepts

Event Management

Testing Framework

Event Validation

Event Processing

Error Handling

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