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Testing Computer Software by Cem Kaner

Testing Computer Software

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Cem Kaner, Jack Falk, Hung Q. Nguyen

Wiley · Print & ebook · April 26, 1999

This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions.

Software Project ManagementSoftware DevelopmentTesting & QA
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Who it’s for
Testers and test managers seeking practical software-testing guidance
Themes
Software testing, Bug detection and reporting, Testing in product development
Genres
Testing & QA, Software Project Management, Software Development

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About this book

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.

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Who this book is for: * Testers and Test Managers * Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for. * 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. * Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development. What you will learn: * How to find important bugs quickly * How to describe software errors clearly * How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperwork * How to design and use a bug-tracking system * Where testing fits in the product development process * How to test products that will be translated into other languages * How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers * What laws apply to software quality

Who it’s for

  • Testers and test managers seeking practical software-testing guidance
  • Programmers and project managers wanting insight into testing practices

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Testing & QA100%
Software Project Management29%
Software Development27%

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Publisher categories

  • Software Development
Authors
Cem Kaner, Jack Falk, Hung Q. Nguyen
Publisher
Wiley
Published
April 26, 1999
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Software testing · Bug detection and reporting · Testing in product development
Reading lane
Software Development