Method and apparatus for generating test data for an automated s

Details Method and apparatus for generating test data for an automated s Method and apparatus for generating test data for an automated s

1995-09-27

1997-07-29

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for testing software programs systematically generates test data by removing from a potential test data candidate pool data which is syntactically incorrect for proper operation with the software program and then data which is semantically incorrect for the software program. The resulting reduced data collection is applied to the collection of components to generate output values which are then checked against post condition rules to verify that the software program operated correctly.

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