Method for testing and debugging computer programs

Details Method for testing and debugging computer programs Method for testing and debugging computer programs

1995-04-18

1998-11-17

Voeltz, Emanuel Tood

G06F 945

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058389750

ABSTRACT:
A computerized method of testing and debugging an executable behaviorally unknown computer program by dynamic comparison with an executable behaviorally known computer program. The method controls execution of each program and compares related variable values at selected breakpoints in each program. If the variable values are equal within a certain error range the method continues execution of each program. If there is a significant difference between the variable values the method reports a fault and allows the option of terminating or continuing the method.

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Moher, T., "Provide: A Process Visualization and Debugging Environment", IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, vol. 14, No. 6, Jun. 1988.

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