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A systematic mapping of test case generation techniques using UML interaction diagrams
Author(s) -
Minhas Nasir Mehmood,
Masood Sohaib,
Petersen Kai,
Nadeem Aamer
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of software: evolution and process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2047-7481
pISSN - 2047-7473
DOI - 10.1002/smr.2235
Subject(s) - unified modeling language , computer science , class diagram , applications of uml , uml tool , use case diagram , test case , activity diagram , test (biology) , software engineering , data mining , programming language , machine learning , software , paleontology , regression analysis , biology
Model‐based test case generation techniques provide a mechanism to derive tests systematically. This study provides a systematic mapping of test case generation techniques based on UML interaction diagrams. The study compares the test case generation techniques regarding their capabilities and limitations, and it also assesses the reporting quality of the primary studies. We can conclude that the studies presenting test case generation techniques using UML interaction diagrams were not following the guidelines for research methods (eg, case studies or experiments). Solutions were not empirically evaluated in industrial contexts. Our study revealed that better tool support is needed to introduce the UML interaction diagram–based test case generation techniques in the industry.