OCCF: A framework for developing test coverage measurement tools supporting multiple programming languages

Kazunori Sakamoto; Kiyofumi Shimojo; Ryohei Takasawa; Hironori Washizaki; Yoshiaki Fukazawa

doi:10.1109/ICST.2013.59

OCCF: A framework for developing test coverage measurement tools supporting multiple programming languages

Kazunori Sakamoto, Kiyofumi Shimojo, Ryohei Takasawa, Hironori Washizaki, Yoshiaki Fukazawa

School of Fundamental Science and Engineering

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Abstract

Although many programming languages and test coverage criteria currently exist, most coverage measurement tools only support select programming languages and coverage criteria. Consequently, multiple measurement tools must be combined to measure coverage for software which uses multiple programming languages such as web applications. However, such combination leads to inconsistent and inaccurate measurement results.In this paper, we describe a consistent and flexible framework for measuring coverage supporting multiple programming languages, called Open Code Coverage Framework (OCCF). OCCF allows users to add new extensions for supporting programming languages and coverage criteria with low development costs. To evaluate the effectiveness of OCCF, sample implementation to support statement coverage and decision coverage for eight programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby and Lua) are demonstrated. Additionally, applications of OCCF for localizing faults and minimizing tests are shown.

Original language	English
Pages	422-430
Number of pages	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICST.2013.59
Publication status	Published - 2013 Sept 9
Event	IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation, ICST 2013 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg Duration: 2013 May 18 → 2013 May 20

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Conference	IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation, ICST 2013
Country/Territory	Luxembourg
City	Luxembourg
Period	13/5/18 → 13/5/20

Keywords

fault localization
framework
programming languages
test coverage
test-suite minimization

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Software

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Sakamoto, K., Shimojo, K., Takasawa, R., Washizaki, H., & Fukazawa, Y. (2013). OCCF: A framework for developing test coverage measurement tools supporting multiple programming languages. 422-430. Paper presented at IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation, ICST 2013, Luxembourg, Luxembourg. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICST.2013.59

OCCF: A framework for developing test coverage measurement tools supporting multiple programming languages. / Sakamoto, Kazunori; Shimojo, Kiyofumi; Takasawa, Ryohei et al.
2013. 422-430 Paper presented at IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation, ICST 2013, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

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Sakamoto, K, Shimojo, K, Takasawa, R, Washizaki, H & Fukazawa, Y 2013, 'OCCF: A framework for developing test coverage measurement tools supporting multiple programming languages', Paper presented at IEEE 6th International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation, ICST 2013, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 13/5/18 - 13/5/20 pp. 422-430. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICST.2013.59

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