CS 6720 - Programming Debugging and Repair

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are designed to cover the costs of lab equipment maintenance and replacement including desktop and server computer systems and software; consumable materials and supplies; and support for lab aides, student tutors, and online instructional resources.
Description: Introduction to software testing as a precursor of debugging and repair. Understanding the cognitive process behind debugging and an introduction to scientific debugging. Introduction to automated debugging techniques like Fault Localization and Delta Debugging. Understanding the intuition behind Automatic Program Repair (APR). Introduction to APR techniques and tools. Introduction to recent advances in program debugging and repair. Understanding challenges and opportunities associated with automated program debugging and repair.
Pre-requisite(s): Graduate standing in Master of Science in Computer Science (MS).