Lessons Learned in Software Testing  (English, Paperback, Pittichord Bret)

Lessons Learned In Software Testing is a book that provides the readers with key insights into software testing, which is crucial for developing efficient software.

Summary Of The Book

Testing software is extremely important in the process of software development, and is required for making sure the software meets the requirements of the client. It is also necessary to make sure that the code is void of any errors. However, there are many times when software testing is not executed properly, thereby leading to undesirable errors. Testers need to have some sort of reference guide to overcome common pitfalls during software testing. Lessons Learned In Software Testing is an ideal guide that contains a great deal of information on the subject of software testing, and it is based on over three decades’ of combined experience.

In total, this book contains 12 chapters. Some of them include Your Career in Software Testing, Managing the Testing Group, Interacting with Programmers, Planning the Testing Strategy, and The Role of the Tester. This book comprises more than 200 lessons, which target crucial aspects of software testing.

Each lesson in this book is based on certain aspects of software testing, and tells the readers the reason behind that particular lesson, containing examples as well. In addition to being a good resource for tricks, tips, and mistakes to avoid, this book provides the readers with detailed information on the critical testing phase. Lessons Learned In Software Testing is the ultimate resource for developers and testers of any experience level.

About The Authors

Cem Kaner is an author and professor.

Kaner has written Testing Computer Software and Bad Software: What To Do When Software Fails.

Kaner holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Mathematics and also has a Ph.D from Mcmaster University. He currently serves at the Florida Institute of Technology as a Professor of Software Engineering. He also serves as a consultant for management, and technical difficulties, practicing law in the software development community.

James Bach is an author and consultant.

Bach is the founder of Satisfice Inc., which is a quality assurance and software testing firm, where he is also the Principal Consultant. He has a great deal of experience in software development, as he has worked for Silicon Valley firms such as Borland and Apple. Bach has also held the position of the Chief Scientist of Software Testing Labs.

Bret Pettichord is a speaker, consultant and author.

Pettichord founded the Austin Workshop on Test Automation. He also serves as an independent consultant, and as the editor of www.testinghotlist.com, which is a famous Software Testing Hotlist.