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The Structured Testing Methodology for Software Quality Analyses of Networking Systems

56th Northeast Quality Council Conference Mansfield, Massachusetts, October 17-18, 2006. The Structured Testing Methodology for Software Quality Analyses of Networking Systems. Vladimir Riabov, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Mathematics & Computer Science Rivier College, Nashua, NH

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The Structured Testing Methodology for Software Quality Analyses of Networking Systems

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  1. 56th Northeast Quality Council Conference Mansfield, Massachusetts, October 17-18, 2006 The Structured Testing Methodology for Software Quality Analyses of Networking Systems Vladimir Riabov, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Mathematics & Computer Science Rivier College, Nashua, NH E-mail: vriabov@rivier.edu

  2. Developing Complex Computer Systems Agenda: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will do,” - Chinese Proverb “If you don’t know where you are, a map won’t help,” - Watts S. Humphrey “You can’t improve what you can’t measure,” - Tim Lister • Structured Software Testing Methodology & Graph Theory: Approach and Tools; • McCabe’s Software Complexity Analysis Techniques; • Results of Code Complexity Analysis for two industrial projects in Networking; • Study of Networking Protocols Implementation; • Predicting Code Errors; • Test and Code Coverage; • Conclusion: What have the Graph Theory and Structured Testing Methodology done for us? Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  3. McCabe’s Structured Testing Methodology Approach and Tools • McCabe’s Structured Testing Methodology is: - a unique methodology for software testing developed in 1976 [IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, Vol. SE-2, No. 4, 1976, pp. 308-320]; - based on the Theory of Graphs; - approved as the NIST Standard (1996) in the structured testing; - a leading tool in computer, IT, and aerospace industries (HP, GTE, AT&T, Alcatel, GIG, Boeing, NASA, etc.) since 1977; - provides Code Coverage Capacity. • Author’s Experience with McCabe IQ Tools since 1998: - leaded three projects in networking industry that required Code Analysis, Code Coverage, and Test Coverage; - completed BCN Code Analysis with McCabe Tools; - completed BSNCode Analysis with McCabe Tools; - studied BSN-OSPF Code Coverage & Test Coverage. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  4. McCabe’s Publication on the Structured Testing Methodology (1976) NIST Standard on the Structured Testing Methodology (1996) Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  5. McCabe’s Structured Testing Methodology • The key requirement of structured testing is that all decision outcomes must be exercised independently during testing. • The number of tests required for a software module is equal to the cyclomatic complexityof that module. • The software complexity is measured by metrics: - cyclomatic complexity, v - essential complexity, ev - module design complexity, iv - system design, S0 =iv - system integration complexity, S1 = S0 - N + 1 for N modules - Halstead metrics, and 52 metrics more. • The testing methodology allows to identify unreliable-and- unmaintainable code, predict number of code errors and maintenance efforts, develop strategies for unit/module testing, integration testing, and test/code coverage. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  6. Basics: Analyzing a Software Module For each module (a function or subroutine with a single entry point and a single exit point), an annotated source listing and flowgraph is generated. Flowgraphis an architectural diagram of a software module’s logic. Battlemap main b c printf Statement Code Number main Flowgraph node:statement or block of sequential statements 1 main() 2 { 3 printf(“example”); 4 if (y > 10) 5 b(); 6 else 7 c(); 8 printf(“end”); 9 } 1-3 condition 4 5 7 end of condition edge: flow of control between nodes 8-9 Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  7. Flowgraph Notation (in C) if (i || j) ; if (i) ; else ; if (i) ; if (i && j) ; do ; while (i); while (i) ; switch(i) { case 0: break; ... } Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  8. Flowgraph and Its Annotated Source Listing Origin information Metric information 0 Decision construct 1* 2 3 6* 4* 7 5 8 9 Node correspondence Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  9. Would you buy a used car from this software? • Problem: There are sizeand complexity boundariesbeyond which softwarebecomes hopeless • Too error-prone to use • Too complex to fix • Too large to redevelop • Solution: Control complexityduring development andmaintenance • Stay away from the boundaries. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  10. Important Complexity Measures • Cyclomatic complexity:v= e - n + 2 (here: e = edges; n = nodes) • Amount of decision logic • Essential complexity:ev • Amount of poorly-structured logic • Module design complexity:iv • Amount of logic involved with subroutine calls • System design complexity:S0 =iv • Amount of independent unit (module) tests for a system • System integration complexity:S1= S0 - N + 1 • Amount of integration tests for a system of N modules. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  11. Cyclomatic complexity,v- a measure of the decision logic of a software module. Applies to decision logic embedded within written code. Is derived from predicates in decision logic. Is calculated for each module in the Battlemap. Grows from1tohigh, finite numberbased on the amount of decision logic. Is correlated to software quality and testing quantity; units withhigher v,v > 10, are less reliable and require high levels of testing. Cyclomatic Complexity Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  12. Cyclomatic Complexity 1 5 4 =2 2 R1 3 R2 edges and node method e = 24, n = 15 v = 24 - 15 + 2 = 11 v = 11 6 7 =1 =1 R3 R4 9 8 10 R5 11 =1 predicate method v =  + 1 v = 11 12 R11 13 17 =2 14 16 15 R7 region method regions = 11Beware of crossing lines R6 19 18 =1 =1 R8 R9 21 20 22 R10 23 23 =1 24 1 (Measure of independent logical decisions in the module) 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies 15

  13. Essential Complexity - Unstructured Logic Branching out of a loop Branching in to a loop Branching out of a decision Branching into a decision Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  14. Essential Complexity, ev Flowgraph and reduced flowgraph after structured constructs have been removed, revealing decisions that are unstructured. Reduced flowgraph v = 3 Therefore ev of the original flowgraph = 3 v = 5 Superimposed essential flowgraph Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  15. Essential Complexity, ev Essential complexity helps detect unstructured code. v = 10 ev = 1 Good designs v = 11 ev = 10 Can quickly deteriorate! Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  16. Module Design Complexity, iv Example: main iv = 3 main() { if (a == b) progd(); if (m == n) proge(); switch(expression) { case value_1: statement1; break; case value_2: statement2; break; case value_3: statement3; } } progd proge main Reduced Flowgraph v = 5 v = 3 progd() progd() proge() proge() do not impact calls Therefore, iv of the original flowgraph = 3 Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  17. v, number of unit test paths for a module iv, number of integration tests for a module Total number of test paths for all modules Average number of testpaths for each module Module Metrics Report Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  18. Low Complexity Software • Reliable • Simple logic • Low cyclomatic complexity (v < 10) • Not error-prone • Easy to test • Maintainable • Good structure • Low essential complexity (ev < 4) • Easy to understand • Easy to modify Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  19. Moderately Complex Software • Unreliable • Complicated logic • High cyclomatic complexity (v >> 10) • Error-prone • Hard to test • Maintainable • Can be understood • Can be modified • Can be improved Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  20. Highly Complex Software • Unreliable • Error prone • Very hard to test • Unmaintainable • Poor structure • High essential complexity (ev >> 10) • Hard to understand • Hard to modify • Hard to improve Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  21. McCabe QA McCabe QA measures software quality with industry-standard metrics • Manage technical risk factors as software is developed and changed • Improve software quality using detailed reports and visualization • Shorten the timebetween releases • Develop contingency plans to address unavoidable risks Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  22. Processing with McCabe QA Tools Traditional Procedures Project Code BUILD Level Preprocess Compile & Link Run & Test CM src files inst.exe ClearCase inst-src Inst-lib.c New McCabe’s Procedures Trace File src *.E TEST Level IMPORT Instrumented src inst-src; inst-lib.c Battlemap PARSE Output ANALYSIS Level Flowgraphs Test Plan Reports Coverage Analysis Coverage Report Text Graphics Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  23. Project B: Backbone™ Concentration Node Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  24. Project B: Backbone Concentration Node • This system has been designed to support carrier networks. It provides both services of conventional Layer 2 switches and the routing and control services of Layer 3 devices. • Nine protocol-based sub-trees of the code (3400 modules written in the C-programming language for BGP, DVMRP, Frame Relay, ISIS, IP, MOSPF, OSPF2, PIM, and PPP protocols) have been analyzed. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  25. Annotated Source Listing for the OSPF-module Flowgraph for the OSPF-module Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  26. Cyclomatic Test Paths for the OSPF-module 1st Test Flowgraph for the OSPF-module Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  27. Module Metrics for the OSPF Protocol Suite Halstead Metrics for the OSPF Protocol Suite Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  28. Example 1: Reliable and Maintainable Module Example 2: Unreliable Module that difficult to maintain Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  29. Example 3: Absolutely Unreliable and Unmaintainable Module Summary of Modules’ Reliability and Maintainability Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  30. Project-B Protocol-Based Code Analysis • Unreliable modules:38% of the code modules have the Cyclomatic Complexity more than 10 (including 592 functions with v > 20); • Only two code parts (FR,ISIS) are reliable; • BGP and PIM have the worst characteristics (49% of the code modules have v > 10); • 1147 modules (34%) are unreliable and unmaintainable with v > 10 and ev > 4; • BGP, DVMRP, and MOSPF are the mostunreliable and unmaintainable (42% modules); • The Project-B was cancelled. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  31. Project-B Code Protocol-Based Analysis (continue) • 1066 functions (31%) have the Module Design Complexity more than 5. The System Integration Complexity is 16026, which is a top estimation of the number of integration tests; • Only FR, ISIS, IP, and PPP modules require 4 integration tests per module. BGP, MOSPF, and PIM have the worst characteristics (42% of the code modules require more than 7 integration tests per module); • B-2.0.0.0int18 Release potentially contains 2920 errors estimated by the Halstead approach. FR, ISIS, and IP have relatively low (significantly less than average level of 0.86 error per module) B-error metrics. For BGP, DVMRP, MOSPF, and PIM, the error level is the highest one (more than one error per module). Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  32. Comparing Project-B Core Code Releases Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  33. Comparing Project-B Core Code Releases • NEW B-1.3 Release (262 modules) vs. OLD B-1.2 Release (271 modules); • 16 modules were deleted (7 with v >10); • 7 new modules were added (all modules are reliable with v < 10, ev = 1); • Sixty percent of changes have been made in the code modules with the parameters of the Cyclomatic Complexity metric more than 20. • 63 modules are still unreliable and unmainaitable; • 39 out of 70 (56%) modules with v >10 were targeted for changing and remained unreliable; • 7 out of 12 (58%) modules have increased their complexity v > 10; • Significant reduction achieved in System Design (S0) and System Integration Metrics (S1): S1 from 1126 to 1033; S0 from 1396 to 1294. • New Release potentially contains less errors: 187 errors (vs. 206 errors) estimated by the Halstead approach. • The Project-B was cancelled. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  34. Project C:Broadband Service Node • Broadband Service Node (BSN) allows service providers to aggregate tens of thousands of subscribers onto one platform and apply customized IP services to these subscribers; • Different networking services [IP-VPNs, Firewalls, Network Address Translations (NAT), IP Quality-of-Service (QoS), Web steering, and others] are provided. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  35. Project-C Code Subtrees-Based Analysis • THREE branches of the Project-C code (Release 2.5int21) have been analyzed, namely RMC, CT3, and PSP subtrees (23,136 modules); • 26%of the code modules have the Cyclomatic Complexity more than 10 (including 2,634 functions with v > 20); -unreliable modules! • All three code parts are approximately at the same level of complexity (average per module: v = 9.9; ev = 3.89; iv = 5.53). • 1.167 Million lines of code have been studied (50 lines average per module); • 3,852 modules (17%) are unreliable and unmaintainablewith v > 10 and ev > 4; • Estimated number ofpossible ERRORS is 11,460; • 128,013 unit tests and 104,880 module integration tests should be developed to cover all modules of the Project-C code. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  36. Project-C Protocol-Based Code Analysis • NINE protocol-based areas of the code (2,141 modules) have been analyzed, namelyBGP, FR, IGMP, IP, ISIS, OSPF, PPP, RIP, and SNMP. • 130,000 lines of code have been studied. • 28%of the code modules have the Cyclomatic Complexity more than 10 (including 272 functions with v > 20); -unreliable modules! • FR & SNMP parts are well designed & programmedwith few possible errors. • 39% of the BGP and PPP code areas are unreliable(v > 10). • 416 modules(19.4%) are unreliable & unmaintainable(v >10 & ev >4). • 27.4% of the BGP and IP code areas are unreliable & unmaintainable. • Estimated number ofpossible ERRORS is 1,272; • 12,693 unit tests and 10,561 module integration tests should be developed to cover NINE protocol-based areas of the Project-C code. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  37. Correlation between the Number of Error Submits, the Number of Unreliable Functions (v > 10), and the Number of Possible Errors for Six Protocols Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  38. Correlation between the Number of Customer Reports, the Number of Unreliable Functions (v > 10), and the Number of Possible Errors for Five Protocols Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  39. Project-C: Code Coverage Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  40. Project-C: Test Coverage Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

  41. The Structured Testing Methodology (based on the Theory of Graphs) has done for us: • Identified complex code areas (high v). • Identified unreliable & unmaintainable code (v >10 & ev >4). • Predicted number of code errors and maintenance efforts[Halstead B, E-, and T-metrics]. • Estimated manpower to develop, test, and maintain the code. • Developed strategies for unit/module testing, integration testing. • Provided Test & Code Coverage [paths vs. lines]. • Identified “dead” code areas. • Improved Software Design and Coding Standards. • Improved Reengineering Efforts in many other projects. • Validated Automated Test Effectiveness. Complexity Metrics for Networking Software Studies

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