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An Approach to Developing a Performance Test Based on the Tradeoffs from SW Architectures
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
- 1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
- 2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
- 3 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
Journal of Software Engineering and Applications·Volume 06 (2013)·Pages 184–195·Published 25 April 2013·DOI10.4236/jsea.2013.64024
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Abstract
In a performance test, the standards for assessing its test results are not sufficiently determined due to the lack of a well-structured test developing methods which are found in a functionality test. By extending the established workflow structure, this approach will concentrate on tradeoffs within T-workflow and further develop tests based on T-workflow. The monitoring and tuning point have also been investigated to understand the validity and performance of software. Finally through a case study, it has been shown that better assessment of software performance can be obtained with the suggested tests developed based on T-workflow and by locating its monitoring point and tuning point.
KeywordsPerformance TestPerformance TradeoffTuning PointPerformance Test Coverage
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