Mika by MIDOAN
Version 0.9
ReleaseNotes File

1 WELCOME.
Mika is an automatic test data generation tool for code written in a subset of Ada 83 or Ada 95. Mika uses genetic algorithms in its attempt to generate inter-subprograms tests that should, by construction, exercise, during execution, the maximum possible number of branches, or decisions, in the code under test. 

2 WHAT IS NEW IN THIS RELEASE.
Version 0.9 	(10 February 2009) 
•	This is the first public release of Mika.

3 KNOWN ISSUES.
The limitations of Mika, including the Ada subset covered, are detailed in the user manual.

4 RELEASES HISTORY.
Version 0.9	(10 February 2009)
•	This is the first public release of Mika.

5 FEEDBACK.
Whether you are entitled to user support under Midoan’s maintenance terms or not, Midoan welcomes, and encourages, suggestions for improving Mika.  These may include:
•	enlarging OS and/or Gnat version integration;
•	adding Ada features not supported in the current Ada subset;
•	adding finer user control of test data generation process;
•	generating tests for other coverage metrics (e.g. condition, MC/DC);
•	adding new test output formats for better integration with third party tools;
•	etc.
This is your opportunity to guide the future development of Mika to suit your particular needs.

6 BUG REPORT.
Whether you are entitled to user support under Midoan’s maintenance terms or not, Midoan welcomes, and encourages, the reporting of bugs. Make sure to give as many details as possible including: Mika version, platform, gnat version and distribution, description of the problem, full error messages issued.

Your problem will be addressed as soon as possible. 

7 FURTHER INFORMATION.
•	ReadMe file: describes the minimal information necessary prior to the installation of Mika;
•	License file: details the license agreement that must be accepted by the user prior to the installation of Mika;
•	ReleaseNotes file: highlights the updates made since the previous release version of Mika;
•	UserManual file:  describes the usages and limitations of Mika.

8 CONTACT.
Midoan Software Engineering Solutions
http://www.midoan.com/