A systematic review on fault based mutation testing techniques and tools for Aspect-J programs

Abstract

Mutation technique in software testing is considered as the most fascinating way to validate the software under analysis. In last decade, many researchers developed various techniques and tools to apply mutation testing for Aspect Oriented Programs. In this paper, authors surveyed several mutation testing techniques based approaches available to test the aspect oriented programs. Along with mutation testing techniques, various AOP testing tools have also been considered and analyzed based on essential requirements need to fill by these tools, discussed by several researchers. This paper analyzed the research work on mutation testing techniques and mutation tools for aspect oriented programs. Paper considered different parameters on which the analysis of mutation testing techniques and tool is carried out. In addition of few other parameters considered for evaluation, some of the resultant metrics may vary slightly under modification in basic requirements. Based on the numeric value calculated, it is finally suggested, which mutation tool may be much better and under what circumstances.