Bug Reports with AI Powered S2R Extraction

Introduction

Bug reports are crucial in identifying and correcting faults during software development. However, many reports still lack clear Steps to Reproduce (S2Rs), making replicating bugs challenging. Missing or ambiguous S2Rs lead to delayed resolutions, unresolved issues, and increased developer workload.

AI-powered solutions are transforming the analysis of bug reports, and AstroBR is leading the way. Utilizing GPT-4 and graph-based user interface analysis, AstroBR effectively extracts, maps, and enhances S2Rs, making reproducing bugs more accurate and efficient.

The Role of Bug Reports in Software Development

A well-crafted bug report should include the following key elements:

• Observed Behavior (OB): What occurs when the bug is encountered?
• Expected Behavior (EB): What should occur under normal circumstances?
• Steps to Reproduce (S2Rs): A detailed list of actions to replicate the bug.

Ineffectively written bug reports can result in delays, misunderstandings, and unresolved issues. Extracting the Steps to Reproduce can be particularly challenging, as users often describe problems differently.

AstroBR

AstroBR is an advanced AI tool designed to identify and extract Software-to-Requirements (S2Rs) by leveraging the capabilities of GPT-4. It not only categorizes these S2Rs but also maps them to actual Graphical User Interface (GUI) interactions through a sophisticated execution model. Additionally, AstroBR assesses the quality of the identified S2Rs, ensuring that they meet specific standards. To enhance usability, it also suggests any missing steps necessary for a more comprehensive understanding or implementation of the requirements.

How It Works?

AstroBR works through a four-step process:

• S2R Extraction – Uses GPT-4 to classify and extract S2Rs.
• Dynamic GUI Mapping – Creates an execution model linking S2Rs to GUI actions.
• Quality Evaluation – It identifies unclear, incorrect, or missing steps.
• Feedback & Improvement – It produces formatted reports with actionable insights.

Comparison with Traditional Bug Report Analysis

Key Features of AstroBR

• LLM-Powered S2R Extraction
  • Uses GPT-4 to classify S2Rs from bug reports.
• Graph-Based UI Analysis
  • Builds a directed graph of app interactions.
• Automated S2R Quality Evaluation
  • Detects Correct Steps (CS), Ambiguous Steps (AS), Vocabulary Mismatch (VM), and Missing Steps (MS).
• Advanced Bug Report Feedback
  • Provides formatted feedback to improve reports and produce better debugging results.

How Effective is AstroBR?

AstroBR demonstrates significant superiority over Euler, a leading bug analysis tool, showcasing its capabilities with remarkable statistics. It achieves a 25.2% enhancement in the accuracy of quality annotations, ensuring that identified issues are correctly labeled and prioritized. Additionally, AstroBR excels in detecting missing steps, showcasing a staggering 71.4% improvement in this area, which greatly contributes to a more comprehensive and reliable bug analysis process.

Future of AI in Bug Reporting

What’s Next for AstroBR?

• Supporting gestures, voice inputs, and complex interactions.
• Integrating with real-time bug reporting tools.
• Expanding AI-powered debugging for faster software fixes.

The Bigger Picture

AI-driven bug analysis will:

• Reduce manual effort in debugging.
• Improve bug report accuracy.
• Accelerate software releases.

Conclusion

Through actionable insights and automation of missing steps’ detection, it has improved debugging efficiency while reducing delays to be more precise at fixes.

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