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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

Index

As this ebook edition doesn't have fixed pagination, the page numbers below are hyperlinked for reference only, based on the printed edition of this book.

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1-day test plan

developing 259

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A/B split testing 218

accessibility 126

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 126

accessibility testing 125

advocating 125, 126

versus inclusive design 126

AccessLint 127

Agile 177, 310

Agile Manifesto 185, 186, 317

Agile method 183

Agile Roots 296

AI for testing

forms 335

usage, methods 331-334

AI testing 335

AI tools 330, 331

all-pairs testing 30-34

Amazon 97

American Society for Quality (ASQ) 131

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 126

analytical 311

Apache JMeter 119

application programming interface (API) 10, 54

Applitools 104

artificial intelligence (AI) 50, 323

in software testing 330

automated test evaluation 319

automated test execution...