Object Code Structural Coverage for DO-178​C

Learn methods to focus testing and reduce redundant effort when testing for structural machine code coverage as described by DO-178C 6.4.4.2. High-level source languages, like C++, are ever evolving. The easier it is for a developer to express themselves through a high-level source language, the harder it is to trace the equivalent compiler-generated machine code.

Guided by examples, this presentation takes an iterative approach to the process of producing complete structural coverage of machine code and shows best practices in action to reduce time to market.

Key takeaways:

• Simple categorizations for structural machine code coverage deficiencies.
• Example solutions for common categories of untested machine code.
• Strategies to minimize effort involving machine language debugging.