A4 Article in conference proceedings
Anomaly Detection Through Container Testing : A Survey of Company Practices (2023)


Timonen, S., Sroor, M., Mohanani, R., & Mikkonen, T. (2023). Anomaly Detection Through Container Testing : A Survey of Company Practices. In R. Kadgien, A. Jedlitschka, A. Janes, V. Lenarduzzi, & X. Li (Eds.), Product-Focused Software Process Improvement : 24th International Conference, PROFES 2023, Dornbirn, Austria, December 10–13, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (14483, pp. 363-378). Springer. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49266-2_25


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Publication details

All authors or editors: Timonen, Salla; Sroor, Maha; Mohanani, Rahul; Mikkonen, Tommi

Parent publication: Product-Focused Software Process Improvement : 24th International Conference, PROFES 2023, Dornbirn, Austria, December 10–13, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

Parent publication editors: Kadgien, Regine; Jedlitschka, Andreas; Janes, Andrea; Lenarduzzi, Valentina; Li, Xiaozhou

Place and date of conference: Dornbirn, Austria, 10.-13.12.2023

ISBN: 978-3-031-49265-5

eISBN: 978-3-031-49266-2

Journal or series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science

ISSN: 0302-9743

eISSN: 1611-3349

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 02/12/2023

Volume: 14483

Pages range: 363-378

Number of pages in the book: 529

Publisher: Springer

Place of Publication: Cham

Publication country: Switzerland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49266-2_25

Publication open access: Not open

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Web address of parallel published publication (pre-print): https://zenodo.org/records/8383259


Abstract

Background: Containers are a commonly used solution for deploying software applications. Therefore, container functionality and security is a concern of practitioners and researchers. Testing is essential to ensure the quality of the container environment component and the software product and plays a crucial role in using containers.
Objective: In light of the increasing role of software containers and the lack of research on testing them, we study container testing practices. In this paper, we investigate the current approaches for testing containers. Moreover, we aim to identify areas for improvement and emphasize the importance of testing in securing the container environment and the final software product.
Method: We conducted a survey to collect primary data from companies implementing container testing practices and the commonly used tools in container testing. There were 14 respondents from a total of 10 different companies with experience using containers and varying work responsibilities.
Findings: The survey findings illustrate the significance of testing, the growing interest in and utilization of containers, and the emerging security and vulnerability concerns. The research reveals variations in testing approaches between companies and the lack of consensus on how testing should be carried out, with advancements primarily driven by industry practices rather than academic research.
Conclusion: In this study, we show the importance of testing software containers. It lays out the current testing approaches, challenges, and the need for standardized container testing practices. We also provide recommendations on how to develop these practices further.


Keywords: software development; testing; testing methods

Free keywords: software containers; testing; survey


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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2023

JUFO rating: 1


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