automate testing of application executable file (windows based application)

Question

I have an application executable file (.Exe) which lets user to enter personal information, I want to automate this for testing purpose like I write a script that enter data automatically in those edit box and then hit submit button

I am new to testing, but I have a basic understanding of scripting language like python, ruby, JavaScript, but I don't know how to use them to write scripts for automation testing.

Answer 1

For Windows-based GUI automation, you can use autoit, which is a downloadable, freeware utility. If you're partial to ruby, check out the rautomation gem.

Answer 2

If your application creates native Windows controls, the best choice is pywinauto package for Python 2.7.