Using hybrid algorithm for Pareto efficient multi-objective test suite minimisation
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چکیده
Test suite minimisation techniques seek to reduce the effort required for regression testing by selecting a subset of test suites. In previous work, the problem has been considered as a single-objective optimisation problem. However, real world regression testing can be a complex process in which multiple testing criteria and constraints are involved. This paper presents the concept of Pareto efficiency for the test suite minimisation problem. The Pareto efficient approach is inherently capable of dealing with multiple objectives, providing the decision maker with a group of solutions that are not dominated by each other. The paper illustrates the benefits of Pareto efficient multi-objective test suite minimisation with empirical studies of two and three objective formulations, in which multiple objectives such as coverage and past fault-detection history are considered. The paper utilises a hybrid, multi-objective genetic algorithm that combines the efficient approximation of the greedy approach with the capability of population based genetic algorithm to produce higher-quality Pareto fronts.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Systems and Software
دوره 83 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010