SCALE-IT: Distributed and Realistic Simulation Frameworks for Testing Cloud-Based Software Research study on addressing the challenges of testing cloud-based software through proposed solutions like a distributed testing framework and realistic environment simulation.
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P. Thantharate, "SCALE-IT: Distributed and Realistic Simulation Frameworks for Testing Cloud-Based Software," 2023 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Informatics (EECSI), Palembang, Indonesia, 2023, pp. 300-306, doi: 10.1109/EECSI59885.2023.10295630.
This research paper explores novel testing frameworks tailored for cloud-based software systems. The unique attributes of cloud architectures like distribution and rapid releases pose challenges for testing methodologies. This paper proposes and evaluates solutions to address these obstacles through improved automation, virtualization, and realism.
Key Objectives
- Analyze the core testing challenges introduced by cloud-based software environments
- Propose an efficient distributed testing framework optimized for cloud systems
- Develop a realistic simulation framework to replicate real-world conditions
- Evaluate the solutions through modeling and simulations
- Demonstrate potential benefits in efficiency, coverage, collaboration, and software quality/reliability
Proposed Solutions
- Distributed testing framework employing service virtualization and orchestration
- Realistic environment simulation using emulation and scenario modeling
- Integration with continuous delivery and DevOps workflows
Simulated Results
- Improved efficiency and test coverage compared to traditional testing
- Enhanced realism through modeled user loads, networks, and deployment environments
- Indications of reduced testing time, resource usage, and faster feedback
Conclusion The simulations showcase the potential of the proposed testing frameworks tailored for cloud architectures. Further research and development is needed to realize quantified gains in real-world implementations. This work underscores the need for specialized testing paradigms designed for the challenges introduced by cloud-based environments.
References The implementation would follow the details provided in the original research paper: P. Thantharate, "SCALE-IT: Distributed and Realistic Simulation Frameworks for Testing Cloud-Based Software," 2023 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Informatics (EECSI), Palembang, Indonesia, 2023, pp. 300-306, doi: 10.1109/EECSI59885.2023.10295630.