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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

Exploring security testing

If you are looking for a place where testing must be on the cutting edge of what’s happening, look no further than security testing. Threats to digital systems have never been so pervasive. Hackers and criminals, scam artists, and phishers are getting more sophisticated every day. To that end, organizations are actively looking for people able to not just test against threats but to look ahead and help find ways to harden systems and protect organizations. If that sounds exciting, security testing may be right up your alley.

Security testing, put simply, is the process of identifying and mitigating potential security risks in a software application or system.

Security concepts

If we want to get involved in security testing, it’s important to be aware of the following aspects:

  • Confidentiality: The prevention of disclosing information. Confidentiality testing helps to confirm that sensitive information such as user credentials...