Combinatorial Testing in an Industrial Environment -- Analyzing the Applicability of a Tool

Abstract

Numerous combinatorial testing tools are available for generating test cases. However, many of them are never used in practice. One of the reasons is the lack of empirical studies that involve human subjects applying testing techniques. This paper aims to investigate the applicability of a combinatorial testing tool in the company SOFTEAM. A case study is designed and conducted within the development team responsible for a new product. The participants consist of 3 practitioners from the company. The applicability of the tool has been examined in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and learning effort.