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Practical Test Design: Selection of traditional and automated test design techniques

Practical Test Design: Selection of traditional and automated test design techniques

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Reliable test design is essential for software testing, and this book provides key techniques, practical examples, and exercises to help testers improve their skills. It covers automated test design methods as well.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 331 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2019
Publisher: BCS Learning & Development Limited


Software testing is a critical component of the software development process, and reliable test design is essential to ensuring the quality and satisfaction of the software. Without proper test design, defects in software can remain undetected, leading to poor quality and user dissatisfaction. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to test design techniques, in line with the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) standards.

The first chapter of the book introduces the importance of test design and explains why it is crucial for software development. It highlights the potential risks and costs associated with defects in software and emphasizes the need for effective test design to minimize these risks.

The second chapter provides an overview of test design techniques, including the black box, white box, and grey box testing approaches. It explains the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and discusses when and how to use them effectively. The chapter also covers the importance of test design documentation and provides tips on how to create effective test design documents.

The third chapter focuses on test design strategies, such as test case design, test data design, and test environment design. It provides practical examples and tips on how to create effective test cases, test data, and test environments that support the testing objectives. The chapter also discusses the importance of test automation and provides tips on how to automate test cases.

The fourth chapter discusses the role of test design in software maintenance and evolution. It explains how test design can be used to identify and fix defects in software, as well as how to evolve software to meet changing requirements. The chapter also provides tips on how to maintain test design documentation and how to collaborate with other team members to ensure effective test design.

The fifth chapter discusses the importance of test design in the context of agile software development. It explains how test design can be integrated into the agile development process and provides tips on how to create effective test designs in an agile environment. The chapter also discusses the role of test automation in agile software development and provides tips on how to automate test cases effectively.

The sixth chapter provides a summary of the key test design techniques discussed in the book. It highlights the importance of test design in software development and provides tips on how to apply these techniques effectively. The chapter also provides a list of resources for further reading and learning.

In conclusion, reliable test design is essential for ensuring the quality and satisfaction of software. This book provides a comprehensive guide to test design techniques, in line with ISTQB standards, and includes practical, real-life examples and tips to help readers apply these techniques effectively. Whether you are a software developer, tester, or project manager, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to design effective test designs that support the testing objectives and ensure the success of your software projects.

Software testing is a critical component of the software development process, and reliable test design is essential to ensuring the quality and satisfaction of the software. Without proper test design, defects in software can remain undetected, leading to poor quality and user dissatisfaction. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to test design techniques, in line with the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) standards.

The first chapter of the book introduces the importance of test design and explains why it is crucial for software development. It highlights the potential risks and costs associated with defects in software and emphasizes the need for effective test design to minimize these risks.

The second chapter provides an overview of test design techniques, including the black box, white box, and grey box testing approaches. It explains the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and discusses when and how to use them effectively. The chapter also covers the importance of test design documentation and provides tips on how to create effective test design documents.

The third chapter focuses on test design strategies, such as test case design, test data design, and test environment design. It provides practical examples and tips on how to create effective test cases, test data, and test environments that support the testing objectives. The chapter also discusses the importance of test automation and provides tips on how to automate test cases.

The fourth chapter discusses the role of test design in software maintenance and evolution. It explains how test design can be used to identify and fix defects in software, as well as how to evolve software to meet changing requirements. The chapter also provides tips on how to maintain test design documentation and how to collaborate with other team members to ensure effective test design.

The fifth chapter discusses the importance of test design in the context of agile software development. It explains how test design can be integrated into the agile development process and provides tips on how to create effective test designs in an agile environment. The chapter also discusses the role of test automation in agile software development and provides tips on how to automate test cases effectively.

The sixth chapter provides a summary of the key test design techniques discussed in the book. It highlights the importance of test design in software development and provides tips on how to apply these techniques effectively. The chapter also provides a list of resources for further reading and learning.

In conclusion, reliable test design is essential for ensuring the quality and satisfaction of software. This book provides a comprehensive guide to test design techniques, in line with ISTQB standards, and includes practical, real-life examples and tips to help readers apply these techniques effectively. Whether you are a software developer, tester, or project manager, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to design effective test designs that support the testing objectives and ensure the success of your software projects.

Weight: 634g
Dimension: 244 x 171 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780174723

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