Testing Computer Software, 2nd Edition
by Cem Kaner, Jack Falk, and Hung Q. Nguyen
This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been Test Managers and Software Development Managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success.
Who this book is for:
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Testers and Test Managers.
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Project Managers: Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for.
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Programmers: Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do.
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Students: Train for an entry-level position in software development.
What you will learn:
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How to find important bugs quickly.
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How to describe software errors clearly.
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How to create a testing plan with minimal paperwork.
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How to design and use a bug-tracking system.
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Where testing fits in the product development process.
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How to test products that will be translated into other languages.
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How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers.
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What laws apply to software quality.