Ripple Effects

• Once data flow analysis has been performed on a subprogram, it can be used to analyze potential ripple effects

  • Consider two versions of a program, one before and one after a change
  • Solve the reaching definitions problem for the two versions
  • For each statement in which the information is different, determine whether the difference is intended or not
  • Unintended differences may indicate ripple effects

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