A Framework for Software Testing of Blockchain Based Applications with Appropriate Tools

Authors

  • Smita Bansod, Lata Ragha

Keywords:

Blockchain Technology, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Testing Framework, Automation tools

Abstract

Blockchain technology is becoming the preferred technology for various applications in the digital world notwithstanding it being an emerging technology with a few grey areas relating to standards, best practices, and vulnerability to attacks. Due to the inherent features of blockchain, there are serious challenges in deciding on an appropriate testing framework and selecting the tools for the rigorous testing, validation, and verification of the software being developed for the evolving blockchain based applications to ensure glitch free operations in a practical working environment. The software testing needs and parameters to be tested have been discussed in detail and a testing framework has been proposed keeping in mind the special needs of blockchain based applications, such as smart contract testing, type wise testing and layer wise testing. A study of the various testing tools available have been made and a comparison table presented to identify an appropriate testing tool for specific applications.

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16.03.2024

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Lata Ragha, S. B. . (2024). A Framework for Software Testing of Blockchain Based Applications with Appropriate Tools. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 12(3), 910–921. Retrieved from https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/5371

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Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)

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Research Article

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