The innovation of this SBIR Phase I project is the development of an automated test and re-certification capability based on "MMP Fusion" technology. MMP Fusion is a hybrid approach that combines modification-based test selection, test set minimization, test set prioritization technology. Capture-playback technology is used to record (capture) test procedures and results from previous versions of the software system and then re-execute (playback) these test procedures for regression testing and re-certification of the new version of the software system. Test selection, test set minimization and test set prioritization will be primarily accomplished using a list of software system changes and information (based on results from test cases run on previous versions) about what area within the software system each test case covers. An automated MMP Most systems still require heavy instrumentation at the code level to assess the level of software code coverage (block coverage, p-use coverage, branch coverage, etc.) produced by a test suite. In this SBIR project we aim to relax the need for heavy instrumentation of software system, integrate appropriate capture-playback technology and to create a prototype regression test and re-certification technology that would be appropriate for mission critical force level system of systems. Anticipated
Benefits: Fusion based test and re-certification capability will provide significant cost savings (in time, money and effort) over manual methods during regression testing and re-certification of the multiple legacy computing systems (such as combat systems, aerospace, telecommunications, etc.) that receive the new downward compatible baseline software system enhancements. DOD projects that would benefit are: Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Combat Systems, Common Command & Decision (CC&D), Next Generation Internet, GCCS-LES and ADCON-21. Ship classes and systems for which automated MMP Fusion Technology may be relevant include Aegis future baselines, SC-21, Arsenal Ship, CVX, LHX, LPD-17 (Flight II), New Attack Submarine (NSSN), Coordination Systems and Force Level System of Systems.
Keywords: Regression Testing, Software, Mission Critical, Re-Certification,
