Model-based formal specification directed testing of abstract data types

Abstract

A model-based formal specification directed software testing approach is presented. It provides a test oracle and introduces a new coverage criterion for the functional (black-box) testing based on formal specifications. Given the source code of an implementation, its formal specification, and the retrieve functions, a test driver can be generated to conduct, evaluate, and measure the functional test. Although the complete specification conformance of an implementation cannot be established by testing alone, our approach provides a strong necessary condition of complete specification conformance.<>