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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)
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Part 1:The Practice of Software Testing
9
Part 2:Testing and Software Delivery
14
Part 3:Practicing Politics

Internationalization and localization

Do you ever wonder how on-the-fly translations work... or maybe don’t? Do you wonder if the menu items you have worked so hard on the design for will appear correctly if they are translated into Korean, Thai, or Arabic? If questions like this keep you up at night, there may be an internationalization or localization testing role in your future. Seriously, though, what are these two areas and what do they mean?

Internationalization (often abbreviated as i18n) refers to the process of designing software products so that they can be adapted to different languages, cultures, and regions. This involves ensuring that the software can handle different character sets, date and time formats, currency symbols, and other cultural conventions. Essentially, internationalization involves making the software “global-ready.”

Localization (often abbreviated as l10n) refers to the process of adapting software products for a specific language...