In this video bug counting is discussed
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as well as its consequences. It also shows some ideas how important are also other activities on the project and what can happen if people know about which numbers are measured.
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In this video you will learn about:
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Learning Objective
This section aims to help you understand why the Weibull model for bug curves is often misapplied in testing due to its invalid assumptions; and what the pressure to meet milestones based on bug-find rates can lead testers to do.
Video Highlights
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Surrogate measures are often used in software engineering to measure attributes that are difficult to directly measure, but they can lead to predictable problems. |
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Measurement can lead to changes in behavior, and surrogate measures can be misleading. |
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The Weibull model assumptions don't apply well to software testing. |
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The pressure to meet bug curve expectations can lead testers to focus on finding cheap and easy bugs, rather than building tools or improving efficiency. |
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Learning Highlights
Bug counting, surrogate measurement often becoming a focal point in testing. The quest for numerical validation can lead testers to prioritize easily quantifiable aspects, potentially neglecting crucial facets of software evaluation. Predictable problems arise when testers fixate solely on measurable activities, redirecting attention from holistic testing approaches. Not all bugs should be tallied alike; seriousness varies. Relying solely on numbers can skew perception, emphasizing quantity over severity. Testing isn't just about accumulating bug statistics; it's about ensuring robust software. Bug counts can inadvertently influence resource allocation, overshadowing nuanced assessments.
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Discussed terminology:
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Surrogate measurement
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Why do we count bugs and where it can lead
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Predictable problems - like testers are focused just on activities connected with measurement
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Measurement can drive people to focus on some activities and ignore others
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Why bugs should not be always counted the same way - how serious bugs can be?
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We are not testing just because of nice numbers of bugs
Core Learning Concepts
The Weibull Model
The Weibull model is not well-suited for software testing because it is based on assumptions that do not align with the characteristics of software defects and testing processes. The Weibull model assumes that failures are independent and identically distributed (IID), which means that the probability of failure at any given time is constant and does not depend on previous failures. However, in software testing, the occurrence of defects is often influenced by factors such as code complexity, module interdependencies, and testing strategies, making the IID assumption invalid.
Additionally, the Weibull model is typically used in reliability engineering to model the lifetime of hardware components, where failures are caused by wear-out mechanisms. In contrast, software defects do not necessarily accumulate over time like hardware failures, as they can be introduced or removed at any stage of the software development lifecycle.
Therefore, applying the Weibull model to software testing can lead to inaccurate predictions and unreliable results, making it unsuitable for analyzing defect data and bug curves in software engineering contexts.