A Multi-Coverage Analysis Tool for Test Case Prioritization (TCP)

A Multi-Coverage Analysis Tool for Test Case Prioritization (TCP)
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© 2025 by IJETT Journal
Volume-73 Issue-9
Year of Publication : 2025
Author : Mustafe Abdirashid Musse, Jamal Abdullahi Nuh, Salmi Baharom, Mohamed Abdullahi Ali, Abdihak Ahmed Abdullahi
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I9P118

How to Cite?
Mustafe Abdirashid Musse, Jamal Abdullahi Nuh, Salmi Baharom, Mohamed Abdullahi Ali, Abdihak Ahmed Abdullahi,"A Multi-Coverage Analysis Tool for Test Case Prioritization (TCP)", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 9, pp.202-206, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I9P118

Abstract
Regression testing is a crucial process for verifying that changes in the code do not introduce new faults. One widely used and effective technique to enhance regression testing is Test Case Prioritization (TCP), which focuses on determining the optimal order of test case execution to improve the rate of fault detection, especially in the early stages of testing. TCP tools are typically based on either single or multiple coverage criteria. However, tools based on single coverage criteria are often inefficient for regression testing, as they require repeated testing for each criterion, leading to increased time and cost. On the other hand, multiple coverage TCP tools offer a more comprehensive approach; they often lack empirical evidence regarding the most effective combinations of coverage criteria to use concurrently. To address these challenges, this study proposes a novel test environment for TCP and empirically compares various combinations of coverage criteria. A case study was conducted to evaluate the proposed environment. The results demonstrate its practical feasibility and improved effectiveness in enhancing the regression testing process.

Keywords
TCP, Multi-coverage, Software Testing.

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