SBST 2015 - 8th International Workshop on Search-Based Software Testing

Search-Based Software Testing (SBST) applies metaheuristic search techniques?such as hill climbing, simulated annealing, and genetic algorithms?to automate aspects of the software testing process. The International Workshop on Search-Based Software Testing has been held in conjunction with ICST every year since 2008 as a forum for SBST researchers and industrial practitioners to share experience. During that time the field has expanded and matured: many SBST techniques are now considered mainstream testing approaches. In recognition of this progress, the format of the 2015 workshop has been enhanced to include an assessment of the current capabilities of SBST and to encourage a discussion of future directions.