Theories of Program Testing and the Application of Revealing Sub-Domains (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Learn how to spot hidden errors in programs by using revealing subdomains and problem-based partitions.

This nonfiction guide explains how testers can move beyond code structure and focus on how a program behaves across input groups. It shows how to define partitions of inputs that reveal errors and how to use these insights to design effective tests. The discussion covers reliability and validity of test criteria, and why these properties can change during debugging.

Readers will see practical ideas for building test data sets that target common error types, plus methods for testing across evolving program versions. The text uses concrete examples to illustrate when standard criteria work and when they don’t, highlighting a systematic approach to discovering faults.

• How test criteria relate to a program’s input domain and output specification


• How to create problem-based partitions and reveal subdomains for effective testing


• Why uniform validity and reliability can help reduce program-dependent issues


• Practical examples showing how revealing subdomains uncover real errors during debugging

Ideal for readers of software testing theory and practitioners seeking structured, example-driven approaches to finding and fixing defects.

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