View source for 18088063. EFFICIENT TESTING OF VERSIONED SOFTWARE SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR simplified abstract (Red Hat, Inc.)

=EFFICIENT TESTING OF VERSIONED SOFTWARE SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Red Hat, Inc.|Red Hat, Inc.]]


[[Category:Red Hat, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Michael Tsirkin of Yokneam Illit (IL)|Michael Tsirkin of Yokneam Illit (IL)]][[Category:Michael Tsirkin of Yokneam Illit (IL)]]

==EFFICIENT TESTING OF VERSIONED SOFTWARE SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18088063 titled 'EFFICIENT TESTING OF VERSIONED SOFTWARE SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR

**Simplified Explanation:**
The technology described in the patent application aims to efficiently test different versions of code objects by selecting a subset of versions based on a weight-based criterion and testing them to update the overall set of versions.

**Key Features and Innovation:**
* Receiving multiple versions of code objects with ancestor or descendant versions.
* Determining a number of versions for testing rounds.
* Selecting a subset of versions based on a weight-based criterion.
* Testing the selected subset of versions.
* Updating all versions based on the testing results.

**Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in software development environments where testing multiple versions of code objects is necessary to ensure quality and performance.

**Problems Solved:**
This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently testing numerous versions of code objects by selecting a subset for testing, thereby saving time and resources.

**Benefits:**
* Improved efficiency in testing different versions of code objects.
* Reduction in time and resources required for testing.
* Enhanced quality control in software development processes.

**Commercial Applications:**
This technology can be utilized by software development companies to streamline their testing processes, leading to faster product development cycles and improved software quality.

**Prior Art:**
Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching testing methodologies in software development and version control systems.

**Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on the latest advancements in software testing methodologies and version control systems to enhance the efficiency of testing processes.

**Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of testing different versions of code objects?
2. What criteria are used to select the subset of versions for testing in this technology?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Disclosed herein is technology to efficiently test versions. An example method may include: receiving a plurality of versions of one or more code objects, wherein each version of the plurality of versions has at least one ancestor or descendent version among the plurality of versions; determining a first number of versions in a testing round; selecting, from the plurality of versions, a first set of versions satisfying a weight-based criterion, wherein a number of the first set of versions equals the first number; testing the first set of versions; and updating the plurality of versions based on a result of testing the first set of versions.



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