April 1, 2024 11:51 PM
Master's thesis in Software Development: Faster mutation testing with Stryker @ Info SupportImport
SolidityInfo SupportVeenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands (Hybrid)Mutation testing is a way to measure the effectiveness of unit tests. Stryker Mutator, an open-source mutation testing framework by Info Support is allready fast, but it is up to you to find areas to improve, in order to speed up mutation testing.
Required Interest(s)
At Info Support, we maintain Stryker Mutator, an open-source mutation testing framework. It consists of 3 flavors: Stryker.NET (C#), Stryker4s (Scala), and Stryker (for JavaScript and friends). For more info, see https://stryker-mutator.io .
There are many ways of introducing mutants into the source code. Mutating sources statement by statement is a logical choice, but not good for performance as the codebase needs to be recompiled or reloaded after every mutation. Mutation switching can provide a solution to speed up the process. With mutation switching all mutants are compiled into the codebase at once and switched on one-by-one at runtime. In the case of Stryker.NET and Styker4s this has resulted in a significant performance boost.
We would like to increase the performance of Stryker even further. Research will focus on finding areas where improvements can be made and/or developing methodologies for speeding up mutation testing.
About Info Support Research Center
We anticipate on upcoming and future challenges and ensures our engineers develop cutting-edge solutions based on the latest scientific insights. Our research community proactively tackles emerging technologies. We do this in cooperation with renowned scientists, making sure that research teams are positioned and embedded throughout our organisation and our community, so that their insights are directly applied to our business. We truly believe in sharing knowledge, so we want to do this without any restrictions.
Read more about Info Support Research here .
What does Info Support offer you during your graduation period?
Of course, we offer you an excellent package of graduation conditions with various options. These include:
In addition, Info Support offers you:
Info Support specializes in custom software, data/AI solutions, management, and training and is active in the Finance, Industry, Agriculture, Food & Retail, Mobility & Public, and Healthcare sectors. We provide solid and innovative solutions for complex and critical software issues. Our headquarters are located in Veenendaal (NL) and Mechelen (BE). At present, approximately 500 employees are employed by Info Support.
Info Support’s working method is characterized by a number of core values: solidity, integrity, craftsmanship, and passion. These core values are intertwined in our work and the way we interact with each other. This year, we were also named a Top Employer in the Netherlands!
To ensure that all employees are always up to date with the latest developments, Info Support has an in-house knowledge center that eagerly satisfies the hunger for more or different knowledge and skills.
Required Interest(s)
- Software Architecture
- Software Development Methodologies
- Open Source
- A challenging assignment within a practical environment
- € 1000 compensation, € 500 + lease car or € 600 + living space
- Professional guidance
- Courses aimed at your graduation period
- Support from our academic Research center at your disposal
- Two vacation days per month
- 65% Research
- 10% Analyze, design, realize
- 25% Documentation
At Info Support, we maintain Stryker Mutator, an open-source mutation testing framework. It consists of 3 flavors: Stryker.NET (C#), Stryker4s (Scala), and Stryker (for JavaScript and friends). For more info, see https://stryker-mutator.io .
There are many ways of introducing mutants into the source code. Mutating sources statement by statement is a logical choice, but not good for performance as the codebase needs to be recompiled or reloaded after every mutation. Mutation switching can provide a solution to speed up the process. With mutation switching all mutants are compiled into the codebase at once and switched on one-by-one at runtime. In the case of Stryker.NET and Styker4s this has resulted in a significant performance boost.
We would like to increase the performance of Stryker even further. Research will focus on finding areas where improvements can be made and/or developing methodologies for speeding up mutation testing.
About Info Support Research Center
We anticipate on upcoming and future challenges and ensures our engineers develop cutting-edge solutions based on the latest scientific insights. Our research community proactively tackles emerging technologies. We do this in cooperation with renowned scientists, making sure that research teams are positioned and embedded throughout our organisation and our community, so that their insights are directly applied to our business. We truly believe in sharing knowledge, so we want to do this without any restrictions.
Read more about Info Support Research here .
What does Info Support offer you during your graduation period?
Of course, we offer you an excellent package of graduation conditions with various options. These include:
- Laptop, all necessary tools, and development environments to successfully carry out your assignment
- A graduation allowance, where you have the choice of:
- € 1000 gross per month
- € 500 gross per month + lease car with fuel card
- € 600 gross per month + accommodation in Veenendaal
In addition, Info Support offers you:
- A challenging master’s thesis at a solid, growing, and financially healthy company
- Professional and experienced guidance, hybrid working
- A graduation program with, among other things, training sessions, knowledge evenings, project visits, activities, and team, unit, and company outings
- Experimentation with new products and releases that are in the pre-release phase
- Brainstorming with other graduates and IT colleagues who are collegial and passionate
- Potential for a permanent position in our IT Top Traineeship program!
Info Support specializes in custom software, data/AI solutions, management, and training and is active in the Finance, Industry, Agriculture, Food & Retail, Mobility & Public, and Healthcare sectors. We provide solid and innovative solutions for complex and critical software issues. Our headquarters are located in Veenendaal (NL) and Mechelen (BE). At present, approximately 500 employees are employed by Info Support.
Info Support’s working method is characterized by a number of core values: solidity, integrity, craftsmanship, and passion. These core values are intertwined in our work and the way we interact with each other. This year, we were also named a Top Employer in the Netherlands!
To ensure that all employees are always up to date with the latest developments, Info Support has an in-house knowledge center that eagerly satisfies the hunger for more or different knowledge and skills.