Practical Software Testing: A Process-Oriented Approach

by Ilene Burnstein

Overview

Based on the needs of the educational community, and the software professional, this book takes a unique approach to teaching software testing. It introduces testing concepts that are managerial, technical, and process oriented, using the Testing Maturity Model (TMM) as a guiding framework. The TMM levels and goals support a structured presentation of fundamental and advanced test-related concepts to the reader. In this context, the interrelationships between theoretical, technical, and managerial concepts become more apparent. In addition, relationships between the testing process, maturity goals, and such key players as managers, testers and client groups are introduced. Topics and features:
- Process/engineering-oriented text
- Promotes the growth and value of software testing as a profession
- Introduces both technical and managerial aspects of testing in a clear and precise style
- Uses the TMM framework to introduce testing concepts in a systemmatic, evolutionary way to faciliate understanding
- Describes the role of testing tools and measurements, and how to integrate them into the testing process Graduate students and industry professionals will benefit from the book, which is designed for a graduate course in software testing, software quality assurance, or software validation and verification

Moreover, the number of universities with graduate courses that cover this material will grow, given the evoluation in software development as an engineering discipline and the creation of degree programs in software engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387951317
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	06/24/2003
Series:	Springer Professional Computing
Edition description:	2003
Pages:	710
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.06(d)

Table of Contents

to Testing as an Engineering Activity.- Testing Fundamentals.- Defects, Hypotheses, And tests.- Strategies and Methods for Test Case Design I.- Strategies and Methods for Test Case Design II.- Levels of Testing.- Testing Goals, Policies, Plans and Documentation.- The Test Organization.- Controlling and Monitoring the Testing Process.- Reviews as a Testing Activity.- A Measurement Program to Support Product and Process Quality.- Evaluating Software Quality: A Quantitative Approach.- Defect Analysis and Prevention.- The Testers’ Workbench.- Process Control and Optimization.- The Testing Maturity Model and Test Process Assessment.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"The subject matter presented in ‘Practical Software Testing’ follows a well-designed instructional plan, from theory, to practice, to model. Ilene Burnstein’s writing style keeps the reader’s interest. … She provides a nice balance of text and graphics … . Excellent detail is given to the critical aspect of software quality and prevention of defects … . This is the best book I have read on the subject of software testing to date. … In summary, I would recommend ‘Practical Software Testing’ … ." (Harry Acosta, www.StickyMinds.com, 2005)

"This book gives a broad … introduction to software testing and related fields of software quality. … The text is well-organized and easy to read. All basics of testing that you will expect from a textbook on that topic are covered. … There are exercises at the end of each chapter." (Martin Glinz, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1040 (9), 2004)

"This book has been written with the aim of providing an educationalbackground for software testing professionals. … I would say that the book fulfils its aim. It provides a good overview of the subject for aspiring testers; it contains useful resources such as a sample test-plan and a vast additional reference list at the end. It is certainly also useful as a reference book for more experienced professionals and managers … . The book is easy to read, and I would definitely recommend it." (Silke Kuball, Software Testing Verification and Reliability, Vol. 14 (2), 2004)

From the Publisher

The Barnes & Noble Review
Software testing has become so critical that it is becoming a specialty in the software engineering discipline, and this book will guide you into becoming a software testing and quality assurance specialist.

You'll begin by delving into fundamental testing concepts on a technical level and learning about basic managerial strategies that promote a repeatable and defined testing process. Author Ilene Burnstein highlights the importance of an independent test group and promotes monitoring and controlling of the testing process. Next, you'll work through the more advanced topics related to levels 4 and 5 of the Testing Maturity Model (TMM). Burnstein also promotes qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the test process and its continuous evolution. Finally, she provides a discussion of test process assessment using the TMM Assessment Model and describes some applications of the TMM in industry.

There is a demand for software testing specialists, and not enough people educated in this area to meet that demand. The skills you need to qualify you to work in this field are here in the pages of this excellent book. John R. Vacca

John R. Vacca, the former computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom), has written nearly 40 books about advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology.

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