Dynamic program analysis

Dynamic program analysis is the act of analyzing software that involves executing a program – as opposed to static program analysis, which does not execute it.

Program execution
General concepts
Types of code
  • Source code
  • Object code
  • Bytecode
  • Machine code
  • Microcode
Compilation strategies
Notable runtimes
Notable compilers & toolchains

Analysis can focus on different aspects of the software including but not limited to: behavior, test coverage, performance and security.

To be effective, the target program must be executed with sufficient test inputs to address the ranges of possible inputs and outputs. Software testing measures, such as code coverage, and tools such as mutation testing, are used to identify where testing is inadequate.

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