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Sometimes it is not possible to easily make an automated test for some
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use-cases. However just because something isn't easily tested automatically
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doesn't mean that there isn't value in creating a test for it, just that the
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test needs to be executed by a person until it is converted into an automated
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Manual tests take the format of text files in this directory (the manual-test
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one). These files are formatted using `reStructured Text`_. A very
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comprehensive `quick reference`_ is available.
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.. _reStructured Text: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReStructuredText
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.. _quick reference: http://docutils.sourceforge.net/docs/user/rst/quickref.html
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Tests have a header, steps to follow, and an expected outcome, as demonstrated
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by the following example:
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There can be multiple tests in a single file, but they should all be related,
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and the filename should indicate the tests it contains.
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This test shows that the dash appears when the super key is pushed.
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#. Start with a clear screen
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#. Press the <super> key
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The dash appears, and focus is in the search box. The icons on the laucher
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are desaturated except for the ubuntu button at the top. The icons in the
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It is expected that as we grow a number of manual tests, we will use
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