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Lessons Learned in Software Testing by Cem Kaner

Lessons Learned in Software Testing

A Context-driven Approach

Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord

Wiley · Print & ebook · December 31, 2001

Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned.

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A compact, example-rich guide to the judgments behind effective software testing.
Genres
Testing & QA, Software Development, Software Project Management
Published
Wiley, December 31, 2001

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Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned. The world's leading software testing experts lend you their wisdom and years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakes in testing software. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson.

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More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features: * Over 200 lessons gleaned from over 30 years of combined testing experience * Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid by simply reading the book rather than finding out the hard way * Lessons for all key topic areas, including test design, test management, testing strategies, and bug reporting * Explanations and examples of each testing trouble spot help illustrate each lesson's assertion

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A compact, example-rich guide to the judgments behind effective software testing.

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  • Practical lessons across test design, management, strategy, and bug reporting
  • A clearer sense of when and why testing choices matter

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  • Assertions paired with explanations or examples
  • Hard-won guidance drawn from decades of testing experience

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Testing & QA100%
Software Development38%
Software Project Management29%

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  • Software Development
Authors
Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord
Publisher
Wiley
Published
December 31, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Software Development