Method and apparatus for software branch analysis

Details Method and apparatus for software branch analysis Method and apparatus for software branch analysis

1988-02-10

1990-04-03

Fleming, Michael R.

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364200, G06F 1100

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049146599

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a software development tool for testing software on embedded microprocessor-based systems. A microprocessor emulator is used to provide the embedded system with access to external mass storage and other systems. The software development tool includes a software branch analyzer which is used to report whether branches in software under test were executed.

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