Dynamic Software Updates: The State Mapping Problem

We consider the state mapping problem for dynamic software updates and propose a number of approaches that have the potential of automating the state mapping in practical setting. Categories and Subject Descriptors D.2.7 [Software]: Distribution, Maintenance, and Enhancement—Enhancement General Terms Live Software Update, Program Slicing, Unification, Bug Fixes Keywords Software Evolution, Dynamic Updates, Backward Compatibility

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: HOTSWUP
• Authors: Rida A. Bazzi, Kristis Makris, Peyman Nayeri, Jun Shen
• Keywords: Dynamic Software Updates, HOTSWUP 2009, Software Engineering, Software Update, State Mapping