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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

Planning testing – cases and plans

The traditional test literature is full of these ideas of test plans. We like planning, but, to be honest… we’ve never really understood what those people are on about. So, we decided to put in some quotes about planning and then attempt to deconstruct their logic a bit.

“To fail to plan is to plan to fail”

Lots of people, but at least Renee Bullock, Summer 1995

“No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy”

Prussian Field Marshall Helmuth Von Molke

“Planning is invaluable, plans are useless”

Dwight D Eisenhower

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”

Mike Tyson

Hopefully, you see the point of all these quotes regarding the futility of expecting to stick to a plan. So, when people talk about “test plans,” it surprises us. We’ll break down what we think that means, how it plays out, what actually happens...