Design and Implementation of a Selective Continuous Test Runner

Abstract

In this study we present the design and implementation of a selective continuous test runner (CT) as a way of reducing the time wasted while doing regression tests. Previous studies presented only a continuous test runner with random or semi-random test case prioritization (TCP) techniques. Unlike our CT which allows doing online regression test selection (RTS) as well as TCP. We evaluate our approach by doing a pilot study over a number of developers. Experimental results show significant decrease in regression time when using our technique.