Metamorphic testing: Applications and integration with other methods: Tutorial synopsis

Authors

Tsong Yueh Chen, Swinburne University of TechnologyFollow
Fei-Ching Kuo, University of WollongongFollow
Dave Towey, United International College, Guangdong
Zhiquan Zhou, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

72834

Publication Details

Chen, T., Kuo, F., Towey, D. & Zhou, Z. (2012). Metamorphic testing: Applications and integration with other methods: Tutorial synopsis. QSIC 2012: 12th International Conference on Quality Software (pp. 285-288). IEEE Xplore: IEEE.

Abstract

In software testing, an oracle refers to a mechanism against which testers can decide whether or not outcomes of test case executions are correct. The oracle problem refers to situations when either an oracle is not available, or it is too expensive to apply. Metamorphic testing has emerged as an effective and efficient approach to alleviating the oracle problem. This article introduces the basic concepts and procedures of metamorphic testing, and gives examples to show its applications, and integration with other methods. 2012 IEEE.