Introducing Software Testing - Softcover

Tamres, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201719746 ISBN 13: 9780201719741

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002

Synopsis

Introducing Software Testing introduces practical ideas for a software tester to jump-start the testing effort. Strategies presented tackle the common obstacles of testing in order to meet time critical deadlines. The examples included walk the tester through the concepts presented, including how to design tests for products that have insufficient requirements. Documentation is essential to the success of testing software and recording accurate results. Risk analysis is covered to help the tester identify the most relevant tests to address the most important features.

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About the Author

Louise Tamres is a US-based consultant with 16 years testing experience, including work for the US department of defence and General Motors. She holds the Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) qualification, is on the committee for the International Conference on Testing Computer Software and has trained and mentored many fledgling testers.

From the Back Cover

Software Development/Testing

 

Introducing

Software Testing

Louise Tamres

 

Testing plays a vital role in the development of quality software. However, many organizations have ill-defined testing processes, so many testers have to work with little guidance and have to learn their craft the hard way. This book is designed to help the inexperienced tester to make intelligent choices and maximize the effectiveness of tests, even when faced with incomplete or contradictory requirements.

Introducing Software Testing

will enable you to

• Learn a step-by-step approach to testing, focusing on core functionality
• Identify missing information and perform useful testing when working with deficient requirements
• Explore various documentation formats and shortcuts for recording test cases
• Develop strategies for designing tests at both system and unit levels
• Apply testing techniques to object-oriented and web-based applications.

By applying risk analysis and other prioritization schemes, software developers and testers can select the most relevant tests. The ideas and examples provided help to transform product information into test cases and progress towards a more rigorous testing environment.

About the Author:

Louise Tamres is a Software Quality Specialist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan who has been performing testing since 1983, including work for the US Department of Defense and General Motors. She holds the Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) qualification, is on the committee for the International Conference on Testing Computer Software and has trained and mentored many fledgling testers.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0201719746
• ISBN 13: 9780201719741
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 302