Software Testing: An ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Guide 3rd ed

"This best-selling software testing title explains the basic steps of software testing and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static. It is the only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level, with self-assessment exercises, guidance notes on the syllabus topics with sample examination questions. This third edition includes examples and exercises reflecting current technology and applications, such as the use of open source software, component-based and agile development and application building for mobile devices. It is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory."-- Unedited summary from book Content: Cover Copyright CONTENTS FIGURES AND TABLES AUTHORS ABBREVIATIONS PREFACE INTRODUCTION NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE BOOK PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION THE CERTIFIED TESTER FOUNDATION LEVEL SYLLABUS RELATIONSHIP OF THE BOOK TO THE SYLLABUS HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF THIS BOOK 1 THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TESTING BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION WHY SOFTWARE FAILS KEEPING SOFTWARE UNDER CONTROL WHAT TESTING IS AND WHAT TESTING DOES GENERAL TESTING PRINCIPLES FUNDAMENTAL TEST PROCESS THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TESTING CODE OF ETHICS SUMMARY 2 LIFE CYCLES INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MODELS. Test levelstest types maintenance testing summary 3 static testing introduction background to static techniques reviews and the test process static analysis by tools summary 4 test design techniques introduction the test development process the idea of test coverage categories of test case design techniques specification-based (black-box) techniques structure-based (white-box) techniques experience-based techniques choosing test techniques summary 5 test management introduction risk and testing test organisation test approaches (test strategies). TEST PLANNING AND ESTIMATIONTEST PROGRESS MONITORING AND CONTROL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SUMMARY 6 TOOL SUPPORT FOR TESTING INTRODUCTION WHAT IS A TEST TOOL? TEST TOOLS INTRODUCING A TOOL INTO AN ORGANISATION SUMMARY 7 THE EXAMINATION THE EXAMINATION REVISION TECHNIQUES REVIEW APPENDICES A1 MOCK CTFL EXAMINATION A2 MOCK CTFL EXAMINATION ANSWERS A3 MOCK CTFL EXAMINATION COMMENTARY INDEX Back Cover. The best-selling software testing title is the only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level. This third edition includes examples and exercises reflecting current technology and applications, such as the use of open source software, component-based and agile development and application building for mobile devices. It is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory. "Invaluable for anyone involved in testing and would lift the game of most VV & T staff" (IT Training Magazine) Annotation This practical guide provides insight into software testing, explaining the basics of the testing process and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques and how to apply them. It is the best-selling official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level Best-selling software testing titleThe only official textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation LevelUpdated with examples and exercises reflecting current technology and applicationsISBN of previous edition - 9781906124762 9781906124762 9781906124762 9781906124762 9781906124762 This guide provides practical insight into the world of software testing, explaining the basic steps of the testing process and how to perform effective tests. It also presents an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static, and how to apply them.