Future directions for protocol testing, learning the lessons from the past
David Rayner · 1997
A reflection on the history of all aspects of protocol testing reveals both successes and failures, although many observers take a purely negative view. Important lessons need to be learned if protocol testing in the future is to be regarded in a more positive light. There are now new signs of hope in some the most recent developments. Drawing upon the lessons from the past and the current encouraging developments, this paper sets out to recommend the directions that should be taken in the future if the subject is to recover from its slump in popularity and its good prospects are to be realised.