Towards regression test selection for AspectJ programs

Regression testing aims at showing that code has not been adversely affected by modification activities during maintenance. Regression test selection techniques reuse tests from an existing test suite to test a modified program. By reusing such a test suite to retest modified programs, maintainers or testers can reduce the required testing effort. This paper presents a regression test selection technique for AspectJ programs. The technique is based on various types of control flow graphs that can be used to select from the original test suite test cases that execute changed code for the new version of the AspectJ program. The code-base technique operates on the control flow graphs of AspectJ programs. The technique can be applied to modified individual aspects or classes as well as the whole program that uses modified aspects or classes.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: ISSTA
• Authors: Jianjun Zhao, Tao Xie, Nan Li
• Keywords: ISSTA 2006, Regression Test Selection, Test Selection Technique, Test Suite