Software Defect Prediction and Analysis Using Enhanced Random Forest (extRF) Technique: A Business Process Management and Improvement Concept in IOT-Based Application Processing Environment

Abstract

Software defect prediction is a thriving study area in the realm of software engineering and processing in the IOT-based environment. Defect prediction creates a list of defective source code artifacts so that quality assurance companies may successfully assign limited methods for certifying programming things by investing more effort into the bad source code. Defect prediction can assist estimate maintenance times, which can help with quality assurance, dependability, security, and cost reduction. Many predictions in IOT-based processing environment and business process management and enhancement challenges still exist in defect expectation ponders, and there are various noteworthy concerns. In addition, it is difficult to apply these methodologies practically because most of the investigations verified in open-source programming ventures with the goal that present forecast models might not work for other programming items including business programming. Investigating security issues in cross-project deformity expectation is required since if we have more accessible restrictive datasets, the assessment of forecast models will be more stable. In general, every defect is essential regarding quality, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, an enhanced and improved maintenance schedule is required to acknowledge forecasting techniques. Therefore, in this article, we have evaluated different Semi-Supervised Learning (SSL) techniques, among which Extended Random Forest (extRF) technique is one for defective system prediction. The Extended Random Forest (extRF) technique is the extended form of the Random Forest (RF), which is a supervised learning technique into semi-supervised learning getting the hang of refining every arbitrary tree given an individual-training worldview. An enhancing technique is recommended, and a weighted mixture of irregular trees creates the final forecast results.