Testing Concurrent Systems: A Formal Approach

G.J. Tretmans

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    Abstract

    This paper discusses the use of formal methods in testing of concurrent systems. It is argued that formal methods and testing can be mutually profitable and useful. A framework for testing based on formal specifications is presented. This framework is elaborated for labelled transition systems, providing formal definitions of conformance, test execution and test derivation. A test derivation algorithm is given and its tool implementation is briefly discussed.
    Original languageUndefined
    Title of host publicationCONCUR'99 - Concurrency Theory: 10th International Conference
    EditorsJ.C.M. Baeten, S. Mauw
    Place of PublicationBerlin
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages46-65
    Number of pages20
    ISBN (Print)3-540-66425-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 1999
    Event10th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 1999 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Duration: 24 Aug 1999 → 27 Aug 1999
    Conference number: 10

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
    PublisherSpringer Verlag
    Volume1664

    Conference

    Conference10th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 1999
    Abbreviated titleCONCUR
    CountryNetherlands
    CityEindhoven
    Period24/08/99 → 27/08/99

    Keywords

    • EWI-6496
    • IR-63307
    • METIS-119604
    • FMT-TESTING

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    Tretmans, G. J. (1999). Testing Concurrent Systems: A Formal Approach. In J. C. M. Baeten, & S. Mauw (Eds.), CONCUR'99 - Concurrency Theory: 10th International Conference (pp. 46-65). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vol. 1664). Berlin: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-48320-9_6