Introducing Software Testing (ACM Press)
Software Development/Testing IntroducingSoftware TestingLouise 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 Testingwill enable you toLearn a step-by-step approach to testing, focusing on core functionalityIdentify missing information and perform useful testing when working with deficient requirementsExplore various documentation formats and shortcuts for recording test casesDevelop strategies for designing tests at both system and unit levelsApply 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.Visit us on the world wide web atwww.it-minds.comwww.aw.com/csengADDISON-WESLEYA Pearson Education book