A systematic review on regression test selection techniques

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Abstract

Regression testing is verifying that previously functioning software remains after a change. With the goal of finding a basis for further research in a joint industry-academia research project, we conducted a systematic review of empirical evaluations of regression test selection techniques. We identified 27 papers reporting 36 empirical studies, 21 experiments and 15 case studies. In total 28 techniques for regression test selection are evaluated. We present a qualitative analysis of the findings, an overview of techniques for regression test selection and related empirical evidence. No technique was found clearly superior since the results depend on many varying factors. We identified a need for empirical studies where concepts are evaluated rather than small variations in technical implementations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-30
JournalInformation and Software Technology
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Computer Science

Free keywords

  • Regression testing
  • Test selection
  • Systematic review
  • Empirical studies

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