Managing the Testing Process: Practical Tools and Techniques for Managing Hardware and Software Testing / Edition 3

by Rex Black

Overview

New edition of one of the most influential books on managing software and hardware testing

In this new edition of his top-selling book, Rex Black walks you through the steps necessary to manage rigorous testing programs of hardware and software. The preeminent expert in his field, Mr. Black draws upon years of experience as president of both the International and American Software Testing Qualifications boards to offer this extensive resource of all the standards, methods, and tools you'll need.

The book covers core testing concepts and thoroughly examines the best test management practices and tools of leading hardware and software vendors. Step-by-step guidelines and real-world scenarios help you follow all necessary processes and avoid mistakes.

• Producing high-quality computer hardware and software requires careful, professional testing; Managing the Testing Process, Third Edition explains how to achieve that by following a disciplined set of carefully managed and monitored practices and processes
• The book covers all standards, methods, and tools you need for projects large and small
• Presents the business case for testing products and reviews the author's latest test assessments
• Topics include agile testing methods, risk-based testing, IEEE standards, ISTQB certification, distributed and outsourced testing, and more
• Over 100 pages of new material and case studies have been added to this new edition

If you're responsible for managing testing in the real world, Managing the Testing Process, Third Edition is the valuable reference and guide you need.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470404157
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/11/2009
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	672
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Rex Black, President of RBCS, has a quarter-century of software and systems engineering experience. RBCS is a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing, with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 20 companies. Rex is the most prolific author in the field of software testing, with books that have sold tens of thousands of copies. He has presented hundreds of papers, workshops, and seminars, and given some 30 keynote speeches at conferences and events worldwide.

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Table of Contents

Introduction xxiii

Chapter 1 Defining What’s on Your Plate: The Foundation of a Test Project 1

Chapter 2 Plotting and Presenting Your Course: The Test Plan 49

Chapter 3 Test System Architecture, Cases, and Coverage 79

Chapter 4 An Exciting Career in Entomology Awaits You: A Bug-Tracking Database 145

Chapter 5 Managing Test Cases: The Test-Tracking Spreadsheet 199

Chapter 6 Tips and Tools for Crunch Mode: Managing the Dynamic 257

Chapter 7 Stocking and Managing a Test Lab 293

Chapter 8 Staffing and Managing a Test Team 319

Chapter 9 The Triumph of Politics: Organizational Challenges for

Chapter 10 Involving Other Players: Distributed Testing, outsourcing, and related topics 421

Chapter 11 Economics of Testing: Fiscal Context 475

Chapter 12 Testing Implications of Project and Process: Situational Context 497

Appendix A Hardware Testing Fundamentals: An Introduction for Software Testing Professionals 553

Appendix B Omninet: The Internet Everywhere Marketing Requirements Document 567

Appendix C Omninet: The Internet Everywhere System Requirements Document 575

Appendix D Bibliography, Related Readings, and Other Resources 591

Glossary 601

Index 613