Model-Based Specification Animation Using Testgraphs

This paper presents a framework for systematically animating specifications using testgraphs: directed graphs that partially model the specification being animated. Sequences for the animation are derived by traversing the test-graph. The framework provides a testgraph editor that allows users to edit testgraphs and supports automated testgraph traversal. Experience with the framework so far indicates that it can be used to effectively animate small to medium-sized specifications and that it can reveal a significant number of problems in these specifications.