Are Automated Debugging Techniques Actually Helping Programmers?

This week we discussed several automatic fault localization techniques. Read this paper that investigates whether or not automated debugging techniques are actually helping programmers.

Part A (6 points)

1. Discuss your opinions based on this paper.

Part B (4 points)

1. Respond to at least one other posting and comment on them. (3 points)
2. Prepare (as a group) a list containing all the opinions discussed in your group, and post it to the main discussion board. (1 point)

Grading Policy

You must actively participate in the discussion to get a grade.