18438304. METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ADAPTATION OF SOFTWARE TESTS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ADAPTATION OF SOFTWARE TESTS
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Safouane Sfar of Pfullingen (DE)
METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ADAPTATION OF SOFTWARE TESTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18438304 titled 'METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ADAPTATION OF SOFTWARE TESTS
The abstract describes a method for automatically adapting software tests based on deviation and error specifications to eliminate errors in the software.
- The method involves identifying differences between software versions through deviation specifications.
- It also includes capturing error specifications related to errors that occur during software test executions.
- An evaluation is then conducted to correlate errors with software version differences.
- Based on this evaluation, an adaptation specification is generated to adjust the software tests and remove errors.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in software development and quality assurance processes to improve the efficiency and accuracy of software testing. - It can also be used in continuous integration and deployment pipelines to automate the adaptation of tests based on software changes.
Problems Solved: - Helps in identifying and addressing errors in software tests caused by differences between software versions. - Streamlines the process of adapting software tests to ensure they remain effective and reliable.
Benefits: - Reduces manual effort required to update and modify software tests. - Enhances the overall quality and reliability of software testing processes. - Improves the efficiency of software development by automating test adaptation.
Commercial Applications: Automated software test adaptation technology can be utilized by software development companies, quality assurance teams, and organizations that rely on software testing to ensure the reliability and performance of their products.
Questions about Automated Software Test Adaptation: 1. How does automated software test adaptation help in improving the efficiency of software testing processes? - Automated software test adaptation streamlines the process of updating and modifying tests based on software changes, reducing manual effort and ensuring the tests remain effective and reliable.
2. What are the potential applications of automated software test adaptation technology beyond software development? - Automated software test adaptation can also be used in continuous integration and deployment pipelines to automate the adjustment of tests based on software changes, improving the overall efficiency of software development processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for automated adaptation of software tests of a software. The method includes ascertaining a deviation specification which indicates a difference between at least two versions of the software; ascertaining an error specification about an error that occurred during an execution of the software test of the software; carrying out an evaluation of the deviation specification and the error specification with respect to a correlation of the error that has occurred and the difference between the versions of the software; generating an adaptation specification based on the carried out evaluation, wherein the adaptation specification specifies at least one item of information for adapting the software test to eliminate the error.
