Software Testing

Exercise Question, (6) Model-Based Testing

Is it easier to test programs that are written in Java or those which are written in Java byte code?

Program written in Java:
  • Are readable by tester
  • Programmer's intention might become clear
  • White-box testing is possible
 
Program written in Java byte code:
  • Normally not readable by tester
  • Programmer's intention is probably unclear
  • Only black-box testing is possible
  • Tester has to rely on the specification for test case selection

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