Optimized automated testing: test case generation and maintenance using latent semantic analysis-based TextRank and particle swarm optimization algorithms

Abstract

Software development would have to include automated testing to ensure the finished product and performs as intended. However, the process of Test Case Generation and Maintenance can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when manual methods are used. This research proposes a new approach to improve the efficiency and accuracy of automated testing using latent semantic analysis (LSA)-based TextRank (TR) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these algorithms in generating and optimizing test cases based on requirements analysis. To retrieve key information from the criteria, methods including text classification (TC), named entity recognition (NER), and sentiment analysis (SA) are used to evaluate the text. Test cases are then generated using LSA-based TR for text summarization and PSO for optimization. The aim of this work is to identify any limitations that need to be addressed and to evaluate the overall efficiency and accuracy of automated testing (AT) using proposed algorithms. The results of this research are expected to have important implications for the software industry, helps to improve the overall efficiency and accuracy of AT. The findings could guide future research that led to the creation of more advanced and effective tools for AT.