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Reconstructing software evolution: Traceability from code commits to fault manifestation in CI

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents Eiffel-Store , an open-source tool for real-time traceability in Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines. Unlike traditional batch visualization tools, Eiffel-Store dynamically visualizes live Eiffel events from CI tools (e.g., Jenkins) using MongoDB and Meteor.js. It supports incremental updates, enabling users to trace faults back to specific commits across the pipeline. Events can be streamed from RabbitMQ or added manually, offering flexibility for diverse workflows. By connecting code changes to final product faults, Eiffel-Store improves transparency, debugging, and quality assurance. The tool has been tested with industry partners and is available publicly to promote adoption and further development.

Source: Software Impacts

DOI: 10.1016/j.simpa.2025.100767

Authors: Azeem Ahmad, Muhammad Rashid Naeem, Yasir Javed, Mohammad Akour

Institution: Prince Sultan University

Language: English

Topic: Software Engineering Research

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600

Funders: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Prince Sultan University