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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

Low-code and no-code test automation

For the past several years, it has been possible for someone in marketing to log into an app, add a spreadsheet or database, and create real working software. These tools are generally developed for phones and tablets (“mobile first”) and grouped into low-code and no-code tools. In practice, they are often things such as a conference website or a college registration website. The more complex ones allow the user to actually build up a set of pages to walk through based on databases. You might use low-code tools to set up a workflow for brokers/agents/sellers/buyers on a home purchase or manage students who are applying to a university. Programmers who use these apps can create working software in an afternoon and a finished product in a week, which might otherwise take a programmer a month.

Since these tools exist for programmers, it seems intuitive that they exist for testers. One easy way to start is by taking a record/playback...