INTERMEDIATE

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Mutation Testing

Measure test suite effectiveness with mutation testing. Stryker, mutation score, and improving coverage quality.

6 Lessons

4 hours

Project-based learning

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Course Curriculum

Complete all 6 lessons to master Mutation Testing

Mutation Testing: Why Code Coverage Lies

Mutation Testing: Why Code Coverage Lies — using mutation testing to verify test quality beyond code coverage.

Stryker Mutator: Setup, Configuration, and First Run

Stryker Mutator: Setup, Configuration, and First Run — using mutation testing to verify test quality beyond code coverage.

Reading and Interpreting Mutation Reports

Reading and Interpreting Mutation Reports — using mutation testing to verify test quality beyond code coverage.

Reading and Interpreting Stryker Mutation Reports

Navigate Stryker mutation reports to find survived mutants, distinguish equivalent mutants from genuine test gaps, and write targeted tests that kill specific mutation types.

Strategies to Kill Surviving Mutants

Strategies to Kill Surviving Mutants — using mutation testing to verify test quality beyond code coverage.

Cost-Benefit Analysis and Where to Apply Mutation Testing

Cost-Benefit Analysis and Where to Apply Mutation Testing — using mutation testing to verify test quality beyond code coverage.