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The document outlines a course on Software Verification and Validation, covering key concepts such as the importance of specifications, different testing techniques, and the distinction between verification and validation. It details various testing methodologies, including black-box and white-box testing, and emphasizes the role of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration. Additionally, it discusses validation techniques, quality assurance, and defect management to ensure software reliability and maintainability.

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The document outlines a course on Software Verification and Validation, covering key concepts such as the importance of specifications, different testing techniques, and the distinction between verification and validation. It details various testing methodologies, including black-box and white-box testing, and emphasizes the role of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration. Additionally, it discusses validation techniques, quality assurance, and defect management to ensure software reliability and maintainability.

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Lecture 1: Introduction to Software Verification and Validation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

 Understand software verification and validation concepts.

 Identify different testing techniques and design test plans.

 Develop and evaluate test suites.

 Use testing frameworks and tools.

Program Specification

 To verify if a function is correct, we need to know what the


program is supposed to do.

 Simply analyzing code is not enough:

o Reading code is frustrating and unreliable.

o Understanding what the code does does not guarantee


correctness since we need to compare it against intended
behavior.

Defining Specification

 A specification is a separate statement defining expected


program behavior.

 It includes written descriptions, charts, figures, and examples


of expected inputs and outputs.

Example: Longest Increasing Subsequence

 Given an array A[1…n], the function should return the length


of the longest strictly increasing sequence.

 Issues:

o What does "strictly increasing" mean?

o Are we considering the array values or indices?

o What happens if values repeat?

Specification Requirements

 Clearly define:
o IN parameters (input variables and types).

o OUT parameters (important outputs after execution).

o Global variables (variables outside the function affecting


execution).

o Preconditions (valid input constraints).

o Postconditions (expected relationships between input


and output).

Verification vs. Validation

 Verification: Ensures the program is correct according to its


specification.

 Validation: Ensures the specification accurately represents


user needs.

Testing and Debugging

 Verification determines if a program meets its specification.

 Testing helps find bugs but does not guarantee correctness.

 Static Analysis allows detecting issues without execution.


Lecture 2: Software Testing and Test Cases

Types of Software Testing

1. Black-box testing:

o Based on input-output behavior without looking at the


internal structure.

o Includes functional, usability, and performance testing.

2. White-box testing:

o Examines code structure and logic.

o Includes unit, integration, and system testing.

3. Unit Testing:

o Tests individual components (functions, modules).

o Helps detect defects early.

4. Integration Testing:

o Checks interactions between multiple components.

o Ensures smooth communication between modules.

Test Case Design Strategies

1. Equivalence Partitioning:

o Divides input data into valid and invalid partitions.

o Reduces the number of test cases while maximizing


coverage.

2. Boundary Value Analysis:

o Tests values at the edges of valid and invalid ranges.

o Example: If an input range is (1-100), test values at 0, 1,


100, and 101.

Coverage Metrics

1. Statement Coverage: Ensures every statement is executed at


least once.

2. Branch Coverage: Tests all decision points (if-else conditions).


3. Path Coverage: Tests all possible execution paths in the
program.

Fault-based Testing

 Introduces faults to analyze how the software behaves.

 Helps in designing robust test cases.

Lecture 3: Software Testing Frameworks and Automation

Importance of Automated Testing

 Increases efficiency and reduces manual errors.

 Allows for rapid testing in continuous development environments.

Common Testing Frameworks

1. JUnit (Java-based) – For unit testing in Java applications.

2. Selenium – Automates web application testing.

3. PyTest – Used for Python testing.

Regression Testing

 Ensures new changes do not break existing functionality.

 Usually automated to run after each update.

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

 Write test cases before writing the actual code.

 Ensures code correctness and prevents future bugs.

Continuous Integration (CI) & Testing

 Developers commit changes to a shared repository frequently.

 Automated testing is performed after each update to detect errors


early.
Lecture 4: Software Validation and Quality Assurance

Validation Techniques

1. Reviews and Inspections:

o Manual process of checking requirements and design for errors.

o Types:

 Peer reviews (developer checks another developer’s


work).

 Formal inspections (structured meetings for defect


detection).

2. Prototyping:

o Build an early version of the software for user feedback.

o Helps validate user requirements before full development.

Quality Assurance (QA)

 Ensures software is reliable, usable, and maintainable.

 Involves both testing and process improvement techniques.

Defect Tracking and Management

 Uses tools like:

o Jira

o Bugzilla

 Helps manage reported issues efficiently.

Software Reliability

 Focuses on minimizing failures and ensuring long-term software


stability.
 Reliability is measured through MTBF (Mean Time Between
Failures).

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