Author(s)

Renato Rafael Arcanjo¹, Luiz Eduardo Galvão Martins¹, Dirceu Lavoiser Fernandes Graci²

¹Department of Inovation and Science, Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil.
²Department of Automotive Electronics, Faculty of Technology of Sao Paulo (Fatec), Santo Andre, Brazil.

This study evaluates the development of a testing process for the automotive software domain, highlighting challenges stemming from the absence of adequate processes. The research demonstrates the application of Design Science Research methodology in developing, an automotive software testing process—ProTSA, using six functional testing modules. Additionally, the study evaluates the benefits of implementing ProTSA in a specific Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) using an experimental single-case approach with industry professionals’ participation through a survey. The study concludes that combining testing techniques with effective communication and alignment is crucial for enhancing software quality. Furthermore, survey data indicates that implementing ProTSA leads to productivity gains by initiating tests early, resulting in time savings in the testing program and increased productivity for the testing team. Future work will explore implementing ProTSA in cybersecurity, over-the-air software updates, and autonomous vehicle testing processes.

Verification and Validation, Automotive Software, Automotive Systems

Arcanjo, R. , Martins, L. and Graci, D. (2024) ProTSA: A Testing Process for Automotive Software Domain. Journal of Software Engineering and Applications, 17, 571-615. doi: 10.4236/jsea.2024.177033.