Enhancing Spectrum-Based Fault Localization in the Context of Reactive Programming

Several research works have been performed on the spectrum-based fault localization (SBFL) technique that aims to identify and isolate suspicious errors during software development in traditional programming paradigms such as imperative and object-oriented programming. After extensive research, I noticed that there seem to be few research works that connect SBFL and reactive programming. Since reactive programming is centered on data streams and the propagation of changes where states are updated asynchronously in response to external stimuli, the traditional coverage-based spectrum seems to be less appropriate for reactive programs. Having considered these limitations, my aim is to investigate and develop a new technique to apply and enhance the traditional SBFL for reactive programming. In this doctoral symposium, I present my research topic, the relevant research questions based on the topic, and outline some plans to be considered in the remaining period of my PhD research work.