Testing of Object Oriented Software: A Study to Identify the Factors

Sanjeev Patwa^1, and Anil Kumar Malviya²

¹Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mody Institute of Technology & Science, (Deemed University), Lakshmangarh, Sikar Rajasthan, India

²Department of Computer Science & Engineering, KNIT, Sultanpur, U.P., India

Cite this paper:
Sanjeev Patwa and Anil Kumar Malviya. Testing of Object Oriented Software: A Study to Identify the Factors. American Journal of Software Engineering. 2013; 1(1):1-4. doi: 10.12691/ajse-1-1-1

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in Objects Oriented (OO) methodology in the development of software. However there is a dilemma as to how best fit the OO culture with existing structured approach in testing of software. The present research study is a survey on the factors which affect the testing of Object Oriented systems. These factors were identified based on existing literature. A survey was conducted among professionals, from several cities across the India. We analyze all the factors to identify their significance on testing techniques in OO software.

Keywords:
object oriented software factors testing

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