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Software Testing Strategies

By : Matthew Heusser, Michael Larsen
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Software Testing Strategies

By: Matthew Heusser, Michael Larsen

Overview of this book

Software Testing Strategies covers a wide range of topics in the field of software testing, providing practical insights and strategies for professionals at every level. With equal emphasis on theoretical knowledge and practical application, this book is a valuable resource for programmers, testers, and anyone involved in software development. The first part delves into the fundamentals of software testing, teaching you about test design, tooling, and automation. The chapters help you get to grips with specialized testing areas, including security, internationalization, accessibility, and performance. The second part focuses on the integration of testing into the broader software delivery process, exploring different delivery models and puzzle pieces contributing to effective testing. You’ll discover how to craft your own test strategies and learn about lean approaches to software testing for optimizing processes. The final part goes beyond technicalities, addressing the broader context of testing. The chapters cover case studies, experience reports, and testing responsibilities, and discuss the philosophy and ethics of software testing. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to elevate your testing game and ensure software quality, and have an indispensable guide to the ever-evolving landscape of software quality assurance.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Part 1:The Practice of Software Testing
9
Part 2:Testing and Software Delivery
14
Part 3:Practicing Politics

Part 1:The Practice of Software Testing

This part is about how we test. It starts with a real working example of jumping into a project to test without any background. Our goal with this part is to give the reader both an overview of all the areas of risk that people can reduce by inspection, and also to give practical, hands-on advice on how to test software with little to no introduction, little to no documentation, under conditions of time pressure and uncertainty, while doing work that stands up to scrutiny. This includes all kinds of testing, including developer testing and test tooling. We’ve tried to present a balanced approach to test tooling to optimize your chances of success while being realistic.

This section has the following chapters: