Building Blocks for Effective Software Testing: A Practical Approach to Planning and Execution

Software has infiltrated almost every industry and software failure in any industry can be very costly. In the case of critical software it can potentially result in serious injury or loss of life. However, regardless of the criticality of the software, there is always a cost associated with errors. These costs call for some kind of software failure prevention. One way to ensure software reliability is to implement a regular testing program.

Packed with highly practical information, this book will provide software testing analysts with the basic knowledge to effectively perform a comprehensive testing regimen. This book, in a simplified format, enables analysts to apply the latest industry leading practices and lessons learned quickly within their workplace. The art of software testing is a critical phase in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and this book provides analysts with the requisite knowledge to:
Understand software testing terminology
Understand basic test processes and how they relate to the overall software development lifecycle
Know the contents of test documentation
Understand defect & issue tracking management
Understand the various testing types and when to apply them
Present a number of useful definitions of software testing

Building Blocks for Effective Software Testing is written for analysts who have a basic knowledge of software and its critical nature in business operations. This guide provides a simplified approach to software testing at a basic level.