Modeling software fault dynamics with imperfect debugging and time-varying fault detection
*Shiv Kumar SharmaCorresponding authorshivksharma2005@gmail.comDepartment of MathematicsUniversity Institute of Sciences (UIS)Chandigarh UniversityMohali, Punjab, 140413, IndiaView full profile → , Rohit Kumar Ranarohitrana89996@gmail.comDepartment of MathematicsUniversity Institute of Sciences (UIS)Chandigarh UniversityMohali, Punjab, 140413, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 01 Feb 2026
- Published Online:
- 25 Aug 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIM-2642
- Pages:
- 2565–2571
Abstract
In order to address time-dependent faults in software systems, this work presents a novel Imperfect Debugging Software Reliability Growth Model for time dependent faults. Recognizing the intrinsic flaws in debugging procedures, the suggested model provides a sophisticated method of evaluating software reliability. This show that the model captures the intricate dynamics of time-dependent errors through rigorous empirical validation and analytical examination. This innovative SRGM represents a significant advancement in software reliability growth modelling with imperfect debugging techniques and has great potential to improve the reliability and efficiency of real-world software systems.
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