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Chapter 12: Random Testing

Chapter 12: Random Testing

pp. 259-277

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, Maynooth University, Ireland, , Maynooth University, Ireland, , Maynooth University, Ireland, , Maynooth University, Ireland
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Summary

Random testing presents three main chanllenges: the test oracle problem, the test data selection problem, and the problem of when to finish testing. These are discussed in detail, and unit-test and application-test examples are worked using a simple but effective solution to these.Barriers to full automation are presented along with an overview of more advanced types of random testing. Some of the limitations are examined through the introduction of faults.

Keywords

  • test oracle
  • random data
  • test completion criteria
  • stability
  • directed random testing
  • stress testing
  • decision trees
  • automated random testing

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