Defect Bash - Literature Review
Defect bash is a co-located testing session performed by a group of people. We performed a systematic review of the academic and grey literature, i.e. informally published writings, of the defect bash. Altogether, we found 44 items (17 academic and 27 grey literature sources) that were identified useful for the review. Based on the review the definition of defect bash is presented, benefits and limitations of using defect bash are given. Finally, the process of doing defect bash is outlined. This review provides initial understanding on how defect bash could be useful in achieving the software quality and lays foundation for further academic studies of this topic.
Using continuous integration and automated test techniques for a robust C4ISR system
We have used CI (Continuous Integration) and various software testing techniques to achieve a robust C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) multi-platform system. Because of rapid changes in the C4ISR domain and in the software technology, frequent critical design adjustments and in turn vast code modifications or additions become inevitable. Defect fixes might also incur code changes. These unavoidable code modifications may put a big risk in the reliability of a mission critical system. Also, in order to stay competitive in the C4ISR market, a company must make recurring releases without sacrificing quality. We have designed and implemented an XML driven automated test framework that enabled us developing numerous high quality tests rapidly. While using CI with automated software test techniques, we have aimed at speeding up the delivery of high quality and robust software by decreasing integration procedure, which is one of the main bottleneck points in the industry. This work describes how we have used CI and software test techniques in a large-scaled, multi-platform, multi-language, distributed C4ISR project and what the benefits of such a system are.
Mucoadhesive Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery to the Anterior Eye
While the use of topical drops for the delivery of drugs to the anterior of the eye is well accepted, it is far from efficient with as little as 5% of the drug instilled on the eye actually reaching the target tissue. The ability to prolong the residence time on the eye is desirable. Based on the acceptability of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate based polymers in contact lens applications, the current work focuses on the development of a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)) nanoparticle system. The particles were modified to allow for degradation and to permit mucoadhesion. Size and morphological analysis of the final polymer products showed that nano-sized, spherical particles were produced. FTIR spectra demonstrated that the nanoparticles comprised poly(HEMA) and that 3-(acrylamido)phenylboronic acid (3AAPBA), as a mucoadhesive, was successfully incorporated. Degradation of nanoparticles containing N,N′-bis(acryloyl)cystamine (BAC) after incubation with DL-dithiothreitol (DTT) was confirmed by a decrease in turbidity and through transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Nanoparticle mucoadhesion was shown through an in-vitro zeta potential analysis.