State-Model-Based Regression Test Reduction for Component-Based Software. (15th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sen, Tamal; Mall, Rajib
• Other Names: Tang D. Academic Editor.; Walker R. J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN software engineering. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-15
• Subjects: Software engineering -- Periodicals; Software engineering; Periodicals; 005.1
• DOI: 10.5402/2012/561502
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-7672

Abstract

Abstract : We present a novel regression test selection approach based on analysis of state and dependence models of components. Our technique targets to select a smaller regression test suite compared to the pure dependence-based RTS approaches while maintaining the fault revealing effectiveness. In our approach, after a modification, control and data dependencies are analyzed to identify the potentially affected statements. Subsequently, the state model of the component is analyzed to compute a precise publishable change information to support efficient regression test selection by the application developers.