Applying a multicriteria model for selection of test use cases: a use of experience. (13th April 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodrigues, Andreia; Pinheiro, Placido Rogerio; Rodrigues, Maikol Magalhaes; Albuquerque, Adriano Bessa; , Francisca Marcia Goncalves
• Is Part Of: International journal of social and humanistic computing. Volume 1: Number 3(2010)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 260
• Publication Date: 2010-04-13
• Subjects: software testing -- decision resolution -- analysis resolution -- multiple criteria -- multicriteria decision analysis -- MCDA -- quality assurance -- QA -- test use cases -- software development; Interpersonal relations -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Computers -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Online social networks -- Periodicals; 303.4834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-6124

Abstract

Nowadays, software organisations need to develop excellent and reliable products. This scenario has helped to increase the relevance of quality assurance activities, especially the testing discipline. However, sometimes the time and resources are limited and not all tests can be executed, demanding organisations to decide what use cases should be tested, to guarantee the predictability of the project's time and budget. The multiple criteria methodologies support decisions, considering many factors, not only professional experience. This paper presents a multiple criteria model to support the decision of selecting the use cases that should be tested.