Software Testing (Paperback)

Software Testing Book Description

Software Testing is the book for new or aspiring software testers interested in learning about this crucial part of the software development process. The complexity and size of today's software makes writing bug-free code extremely difficult, even for highly experienced programmers. Couple that with our increasing reliance on software for performing everyday tasks and its pervasiveness in the medical, telecommunications, manufacturing, and financial industries, and a software bug can spell disaster. Quality software can't be created with an ad- hoc, part-time, bug hunt. It requires a methodical and disciplined approach to preventing, finding, and reporting bugs. Software Testing will show you what it takes to be a successful software tester, assuring that you discover those nasty bugs before your customers do. Ideal for programmers and project managers who want to better understand what their software test teams do and how they operate Most large software companies are so committed to quality that they have one or more testers for each programmer.



Contents

Part 1: The Big Picture

- Software Testing Background

- The Software Development Process

- The Realities of Sofrtware Testing



Part 2: Testing Fundamentals

- Examining the Specification

- Testing the Software with Blinders On

- Examining the Code

- Testing the Software with X-Ray Glasses



Part 3: Applying Your Testing Skills

- Configuration Testing

- Compatibility Testing

- Foreign Language Testing

- Usability Testing

- Testing the Documentation

- Website Testing



Part 4: Supplementing Your Testing

- Automated Testing and Test Tools

- Bug Bashes and Beta Testing



Part 5: Working with Test Documentation

- Planning Your Test Effort

- Writing and Tracking Test Cases

- Reporting What You Find

- Measuring Your Success



Part 6: The Future

- Software Quality Assurance

- Your Career as a Software Tester

- Answers to Quiz Questions

Index

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