Ebook: Testing Computer Software

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.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