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Software Defect Prediction Using an Intelligent Ensemble-Based Model - Abstract

This document presents an intelligent ensemble-based model for software defect prediction, integrating multiple classifiers to enhance accuracy and reliability. The proposed system utilizes a two-stage prediction technique with four machine learning algorithms and evaluates its performance using historical defect datasets from NASA. The findings indicate that the model significantly outperforms existing defect prediction approaches, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving software quality and reducing testing costs.

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Software Defect Prediction Using an Intelligent Ensemble-Based Model - Abstract

This document presents an intelligent ensemble-based model for software defect prediction, integrating multiple classifiers to enhance accuracy and reliability. The proposed system utilizes a two-stage prediction technique with four machine learning algorithms and evaluates its performance using historical defect datasets from NASA. The findings indicate that the model significantly outperforms existing defect prediction approaches, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving software quality and reducing testing costs.

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Software Defect Prediction Using an Intelligent Ensemble-Based

Model

INTRODUCTION:

Accelerated globalization has converted our society into an interconnected community,


whereby the software sector plays a pivotal role in fostering advancement. In today's digitally
networked world, software applications have become essential to our global civilization,
underpinning daily activities, companies, and crucial infrastructure. This effect has
strengthened, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic, which has expedited our
dependence on online platforms for communication, trade, and distant labor. In a Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the workflow from the development team to the Quality
Assurance (QA) team often encompasses many stages. The development team first delivers
the software code to the QA team for testing. The QA team thereafter conducts a thorough
evaluation of the program, discovering and documenting flaws or concerns. The cyclical
feedback process between development and QA persists until a superior, defect-free software
product is realized. The workflow from the Development team to the Quality Assurance team
in a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Nonetheless, achieving defect-free software
presents significant obstacles. Three pivotal aspects that significantly affect software quality
assurance are time, financial resources, and the availability of proficient personnel. The
industry's increasing demand requires the development of effective testing methodologies to
maximize valuable resources while upholding the highest standards of software quality.

ABSTRACT:

Predicting software defects is essential for improving software quality and lowering testing
costs. The main goal is to identify and forward only faulty modules to the testing phase. This
study presents an intelligent ensemble-based approach for predicting software defects that
integrates several classifiers. The suggested approach utilizes a two-stage prediction
technique to identify damaged modules. Initially, four supervised machine learning
techniques are utilized: Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, Naïve Bayes, and Artificial
Neural Network. These algorithms undergo repeated parameter optimization to get maximal
accuracy. In the subsequent stage, the predicted accuracy of the different classifiers is
amalgamated into a voting ensemble to get the final predictions. This ensemble method
enhances the precision and dependability of fault forecasts. Seven historical defect datasets
from the NASA MDP repository, specifically CM1, JM1, MC2, MW1, PC1, PC3, and PC4,
were employed to develop and assess the suggested defect prediction system. The findings
indicate that the suggested intelligent system for each dataset attained exceptional accuracy,
surpassing twenty advanced defect prediction approaches, including base classifiers and
ensemble algorithms.

EXISTING SYSTEM:

Existing systems for software defect prediction have explored various approaches to enhance
prediction accuracy and efficiency. One approach combines feature selection with a support
vector machine (SVM) algorithm, utilizing a method that emphasizes minimal absolute value
compression. This model integrates feature selection with SVM to improve prediction
accuracy, outperforming traditional methods in both accuracy and speed. Another approach
involves a cloud-based framework designed for real-time defect prediction, where different
back-propagation training algorithms are compared. Bayesian regularization (BR) is
identified as the most effective training algorithm within this framework. The system also
incorporates a fuzzy layer to optimize the selection of training functions based on
performance metrics. Evaluations using publicly available datasets demonstrate that BR
surpasses other training algorithms and commonly used machine-learning techniques in terms
of performance. These systems aim to improve the reliability and efficiency of defect
prediction in software development.

Disadvantages:

 Existing systems typically focus on single techniques or algorithms, lacking the


comprehensive approach of combining multiple classifiers, which can limit overall
prediction accuracy and reliability.
 The feature selection with SVM and cloud-based frameworks primarily address
specific aspects of defect prediction, potentially overlooking broader factors that
could be considered in a more integrated model.
 While Bayesian regularization and SVM offer strong performance, they may not
capture all defect patterns effectively compared to models that combine multiple
algorithms for diverse insights.
 Cloud-based frameworks with fuzzy layers and different back-propagation algorithms
can introduce complexity in tuning and integrating various components, which might
affect ease of implementation and consistency.

PROPOSED SYSTEM:

In this project, we propose an advanced software defect prediction system utilizing an


intelligent ensemble-based model. Our approach integrates four diverse supervised machine
learning algorithms: Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Naïve Bayes
(NB), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). These classifiers are optimized through iterative
parameter tuning to maximize their individual accuracy. In the first stage, each classifier is
tuned and tested separately. In the second stage, their predictive accuracies are combined
using a voting ensemble technique to make the final defect predictions. The ensemble
approach enhances the reliability and accuracy of the defect detection process by mitigating
the biases inherent in individual classifiers. We will evaluate this system using seven
historical defect datasets from the NASA MDP repository to ensure robust performance. This
intelligent ensemble model aims to improve software quality and reduce testing costs
effectively.

Advantages:

 The proposed system combines Random Forest, SVM, Naïve Bayes, and ANN,
providing a holistic approach that leverages the strengths of each algorithm for
enhanced defect prediction accuracy.
 By using a voting ensemble technique, the proposed system integrates the predictive
accuracies of multiple classifiers, reducing biases and improving overall reliability
and effectiveness in defect detection.
 The iterative parameter tuning for each classifier ensures that each model is fine-tuned
for maximum performance, leading to higher precision in predictions compared to
static single-method approaches.
 Testing on seven historical datasets from the NASA MDP repository ensures the
system’s robustness and generalizability across different defect types, contributing to
more reliable and validated results.
EXTENSION:

We extended the base model by applying a Stacking Classifier combining Decision Tree,
Random Forest, and LightGBM, improving prediction accuracy across datasets. The system
is also integrated into a Flask-based front end, offering user authentication for secure testing
and usage.

Advantages:

 Stacking multiple classifiers significantly increases prediction accuracy by leveraging


the strengths of diverse models.
 Combining models reduces individual model weaknesses, leading to more reliable
predictions across varied datasets.
 The Flask-based front end provides a seamless user experience with easy-to-use
testing and visualization capabilities.
 User authentication ensures that only authorized users can access the model, adding
an extra layer of security.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE:

Fig.1: System architecture

REQUIREMENTS:

The following are the hardware and software requirements that have used to implement the
proposed system
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Operating System: Windows Only

• Processor: i5 and above

• Ram: 8 GB and above

• Hard Disk: 25 GB in local drive

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Software: Anaconda

2) Primary Language: Python

3) Frontend Framework: Flask

4) Back-end Framework: Jupyter Notebook

5) Database: Sqlite3

6) Front-End Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap4

CONCLUSION:

Software defect prediction seeks to identify defective modules prior to the testing process,
allowing for concentrated testing on those modules most likely to have flaws. A proficient
defect prediction model can save software development expenses by reducing the resources
allocated to quality assurance tasks during testing. This paper developed an intelligent
ensemble-based methodology for predicting software defects. The model was executed with
benchmark datasets obtained from the NASA defect repository. The suggested model
amalgamated the predicted accuracy of four diverse supervised classifiers by the voting
ensemble classification method. Eight performance metrics were employed for statistical
analysis. A comparison analysis was undertaken to demonstrate the efficacy of the method
used in the suggested model against state-of-the-art techniques. The developed VESDP
model surpassed contemporary research and demonstrated its efficacy in the software fault
prediction process.

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