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Software Testing Strategies

By : Matthew Heusser, Michael Larsen
Book Image

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

Delivery Models and Testing

The previous chapters examined software testing as an independent process – that is, sitting down in front of working software and testing it in order to find quality risks. The unit testing, TDD, and Specification by Example sections in Chapters 3 and 4 intertwined test and development a bit, but for the most part, we didn’t talk about how the software got to its current state, what the team will do with the feedback, how the software is released, how testing deals with problems in the field, and so on. To borrow a metaphor, it is a bit like talking about nails and pieces of wood without mentioning hammers, measurement, design, and carpentry.

This chapter widens our scope to discuss how testing and testers interact with the wider world. It provides teams with the information to not only understand where they are, but where they want to go, how to get there, and how to optimize time spent risk management and other activities. In order to...