For "Search by exact stops": I designed a special testing procedure which test all 17772 combinations of starts and stops. Each of final outputs, and total time used is recorded in a text file.
For "Search by Address": I randomly selected 20 different addresses, postal codes, and places to pair up as starting spots and destinations. A total of 10 combinations were tested by this procedure. Time used for each try was recorded.
| By Exact Stops | By Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trials | 11772 | 10 |
| Successful Trials | 11769 | 8 |
| Accuracy Percentage | 99.97% | 80% |
| Total TIme Used | 572 seconds | 23 seconds |
| Average Time Used | 0.049 second | 2.3 seconds |
The method of "Search by exact stops" is highly reliable and efficient. In comparison, the "Search by address" method has few factors that affects the accuracy and efficiency of the resutls (e.g. connection speed, user inputs validity, firewall blocking etc.).
The results suggest that users are encouraged to use the first method for accurate outputs.
Overall, the test results are outstanding. Accuracy is great than 99% for one method and 80% for the other method. Average time used per run is 0.049 second for the first method and 2.3 seconds for the second.
The results suggest that the program is very mature and almost ready for consumer use.