Hard Problems In Software Testing

Author : Scott Tilley
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031025474
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hard Problems in Software Testing written by Scott Tilley and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes the current hard problems in software testing as voiced by leading practitioners in the field. The problems were identified through a series of workshops, interviews, and surveys. Some of the problems are timeless, such as education and training, while others such as system security have recently emerged as increasingly important. The book also provides an overview of the current state of Testing as a Service (TaaS) based on an exploration of existing commercial offerings and a survey of academic research. TaaS is a relatively new development that offers software testers the elastic computing capabilities and generous storage capacity of the cloud on an as-needed basis. Some of the potential benefits of TaaS include automated provisioning of test execution environments and support for rapid feedback in agile development via continuous regression testing. The book includes a case study of a representative web application and three commercial TaaS tools to determine which hard problems in software testing are amenable to a TaaS solution. The findings suggest there remains a significant gap that must be addressed before TaaS can be fully embraced by the industry, particularly in the areas of tester education and training and a need for tools supporting more types of testing. The book includes a roadmap for enhancing TaaS to help bridge the gap between potential benefits and actual results. Table of Contents: Introduction / Hard Problems in Software Testing / Testing as a Service (TaaS) / Case Study and Gap Analysis / Summary / Appendix A: Hard Problems in Software Testing Survey / Appendix B: Google App Engine Code Examples / Appendix C: Sauce Labs Code Examples / References / Author Biographies

Author : Brianna Floss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Hard Problems in Software Testing with Testing as a Service written by Brianna Floss and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software testing is a crucial phase of the software development lifecycle, responsible for assuring that the system under test meets quality standards, requirements, and consumer needs. Unfortunately, software testing is not without flaws. Some problems are timeless while others are brought on by new technologies and methodologies. As software systems grow in size and complexity, quality becomes significantly more difficult to ensure. With recent advancements in cloud computing, the internet's vast and elastic resources are available for testing. Testing as a Service (TaaS) offers accessible services that handle testing activities to consumers on a pay-as-you-test basis in hopes of providing a more efficient and effective way of guaranteeing software quality. This thesis presents the top industry issues and concerns as identified through the Hard Problems in Software Testing survey, followed by a thorough overview of the current state of TaaS based on an exploration of existing commercial offerings and a survey of academic research. These problems are then examined to determine where TaaS can be applied to overcome the issue or offer improvements. The remaining shortcomings are analyzed to generate a roadmap for enhancing TaaS by addressing the hard problems plaguing the industry. The evaluation of three existing tools against academic research and the hard problems indicated by the survey revealed a gap that must be overcome before TaaS can be fully embraced by the industry. While many of the industry concerns were reduced or eliminated by TaaS tools, a few still remain. These challenges appeared the most prominent in the areas of tester education and training, and a need for better tools, including issues such as incorporating fully-automated test case generation, offering greater compatibility and extensibility for external tools, promoting more types of testing, and enhanced security.

Author : William Perry
Publisher : Addison-Wesley
ISBN 13 : 0133489159
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving the Top Ten Challenges of Software Testing written by William Perry and published by Addison-Wesley. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the digital version of hte printed book (Copyright © 1997). Software testers require technical and political skills to survive what can often be a lose-lose relationship with developers and managers. Whether testing is your specialty or your stepping stone to a career as a developer, there's no better way to survive the pressures put on testers than to meet the ten challenges described in this practical handbook. This book goes beyond the technical skills required for effective testing to address the political realities that can't be solved by technical knowledge alone. Communication and negotiation skills must be in every tester's tool kit. Authors Perry and Rice compile a "top ten" list of the challenges faced by testers and offer tactics for success. They combine their years of experience in developing testing processes, writing books and newsletters on testing, and teaching seminars on how to test. The challenges are addressed in light of the way testing fits into the context of software development and how testers can maximize their relationships with managers, developers, and customers. In fact, anyone who works with software testers should read this book for insight into the unique pressures put on this part of the software development process. "Somewhere between the agony of rushed deadlines and the luxury of all the time in the world has got to be a reasonable approach to testing."—from Chapter 8 The Top Ten People Challenges Facing Testers Challenge #10: Getting Trained in Testing Challenge #9: Building Relationships with Developers Challenge #8: Testing Without Tools Challenge #7: Explaining Testing to Managers Challenge #6: Communicating with Customers—And Users Challenge #5: Making Time for Testing Challenge #4: Testing What's Thrown Over the Wall Challenge #3: Hitting a Moving Target Challenge #2: Fighting a Lose-Lose Situation Challenge #1: Having to Say No

Author : Bill Hetzel
Publisher : *A Wiley-QED Publication
ISBN 13 : 9780471565673
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Software Testing written by Bill Hetzel and published by *A Wiley-QED Publication. This book was released on 1988-04-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Software Testing Bill Hetzel Gain a new perspective to software testing as a life cycle activity, not merely as something that happens at the end of coding. This edition is completely revised and contains new chapters on testing methodologies including ANSI standard-based testing—a survey of testing practices. Dr. Hetzel first develops the concepts and principles of testing. Then he presents detailed discussions of testing techniques, methodologies and management perspectives. Each chapter contains examples, checklists and case studies based on Dr. Hetzel’s consulting and management experience. These will help you understand the material and adapt it to your environment. Intended primarily for software developers, testers and managers, auditors and quality assurance specialists will find the book an invaluable aid for the development of testing standards and the evaluation of testing effectiveness. Table of Contents: Introduction. Principles of Testing. Methodology. Testing through Reviews. Testing Requirements. Testing Design. Testing Programs—Testing in the Small. Testing Systems—Testing in the Large. Testing Software Changes. Testing Software Packages. The Role of Management. Organizing the Testing Function. Controlling the Testing Function. Putting the Pieces Together. Testing Practices Survey. Sample Testing Policies. Quality Measurement Diagnostic Checklist. Testing References (Bibliography).

Author : Cem Kaner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118080556
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lessons Learned in Software Testing written by Cem Kaner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Softwaretests stellen eine kritische Phase in der Softwareentwicklung dar. Jetzt zeigt sich, ob das Programm die entsprechenden Anforderungen erfüllt und sich auch keine Programmierungsfehler eingeschlichen haben. Doch wie bei allen Phasen im Software-Entwicklungsprozess gibt es auch hier eine Reihe möglicher Fallstricke, die die Entdeckung von Programmfehlern vereiteln können. Deshalb brauchen Softwaretester ein Handbuch, das alle Tipps, Tricks und die häufigsten Fehlerquellen genau auflistet und erläutert, damit mögliche Testfehler von vornherein vermieden werden können. Ein solches Handbuch ersetzt gut und gerne jahr(zehnt)elange Erfahrung und erspart dem Tester frustrierende und langwierige Trial-und-Error-Prozeduren. Chem Kaner und James Bach sind zwei der international führenden Experten auf dem Gebiet des Software Testing. Sie schöpfen hier aus ihrer insgesamt 30-jährigen Erfahrung. Die einzelnen Lektionen sind nach Themenbereichen gegliedert, wie z.B. Testdesign, Test Management, Teststrategien und Fehleranalyse. Jede Lektion enthält eine Behauptung und eine Erklärung sowie ein Beispiel des entsprechenden Testproblems. "Lessons Learned in Software Testing" ist ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter für jeden Software Tester.

Author : Ståle Amland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540426325
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Software Quality and Software Testing in Internet Times written by Ståle Amland and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-04-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication deals with two major software quality management challenges. The first one involves how to deliver a software product within a competitive time frame and with a satisfying quality to the customer. The second one concerns how to best deal with the growing complexity of software applications using Internet technology. Due to faster development cycles the quality of an application has to be monitored during operation, since the usage of the application and the technology around it might change from day-to-day. The book compiles experiences from different industries and perspectives. Its goal is to give practical insights into high-tech software development projects of today.

Author : Lisa Crispin
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780321113559
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Testing Extreme Programming written by Lisa Crispin and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing is a cornerstone of XP, as tests are written for every piece of code before it is programmed. This workbook helps testers learn XP, and XP devotees learn testing. This new book defines how an XP tester can optimally contribute to a project, including what testers should do, when they should do it, and how they should do it.

Author : Peter Farrell-Vinay
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 142001384X
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Manage Software Testing written by Peter Farrell-Vinay and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-03-07 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are inheriting a test team or starting one up, Manage Software Testing is a must-have resource that covers all aspects of test management. It guides you through the business and organizational issues that you are confronted with on a daily basis, explaining what you need to focus on strategically, tactically, and operationally. Using a

Author : Edward Kit
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Software Testing in the Real World written by Edward Kit and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 1995 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I really enjoyed the book. If I had written a book on testing, it would have resembled Ed Kit's. His focus on the testing process is excellent." --Greg Daich, Senior Software Engineer, Science Applications International Corporation and member of the Software Technology Support Center (STSC) Test Group "The book is easy to read and suitable for anyone interested in how to achieve better testing...Software Testing In The Real World should go a long way towards helping many of us make practical and lasting improvements... I encourage you to 'test' it out." --Bill Hetzel, President, Software Quality Engineering (from the Foreword) "The Ed Kit book will be a good one. It has a nice practical approach, and brings testing up to date with recent developments." --Barry Boehm, Director USC Center for Software Engineering Software Testing In The Real World provides the reader with a tool-box for effectively improving the software testing process. The book gives the practicing software engineer a menu of techniques with guidance on how to create a strategy for continuous, sustainable improvement within their organization--whatever its size or level of process maturity. Ed Kit addresses the most frequently asked questions about methodologies, tools, technology and organizational issues being posed in the testing community today. Pragmatic in its approach, the book confronts the problem of the relative immaturity of the software engineering discipline in most organizations with practical guidance on cost and risk, standards, planning testing tasks and testing tools. Test and Quality Assurance Specialists, Developers and Project Managers alike will benefit from the practical, proven techniques for improving testing as well as the specific "best of breed" software testing tools information. 0201877562B04062001

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Publisher : Pearson Education India
ISBN 13 : 9788131727140
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Software Testing written by and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: