Selection of Model-Based Test Techniques

• Arilo Claudio Dias-Neto UFAM
• Guilherme Horta Travassos UFRJ

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2010.15449

Abstract

This thesis proposes an approach to support the combined selection Model-Based Testing Techniques (TTBMs) for design projects software, called Porantim, formed by (1) a body of knowledge composed of 219 TTBMs identified in the technical literature and (2) one support process for the selection of TTBMs that provides indicators of suitability of TTBMs to software projects based on their technical characteristics. Experimental evaluation results indicate that this approach contributes to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of selection process for TTBMs when compared to another approach to selection available in the technical literature. In addition, the computational infrastructure to support the selection of TTBMs for software and its evaluation in an international software organization.

Keywords: Selection, Test techniques, Models

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