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Software Testing Strategies

By : Matthew Heusser, Michael Larsen
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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

Part 2:Testing and Software Delivery

In this part, we discuss integrating that into the overall development picture. Exactly how testing fits into Scrum, for example, is something the authors of Scrum never really talk about. They did this intentionally, as the idea of scrum is that the people doing the work decide how to do it themselves. As Scrum got more popular and began to enter use for marketing, HR, and children’s chore lists, including technical how-to’s actually became less and less valuable. Yet it seems foolish to have every team reinvent the wheel for themselves. So, we wrote Part 2 first to describe the delivery models, then break down the testing of its component pieces, and re-assemble it to meet your delivery needs.

This section has the following chapters:

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