Foundations of Software Testing : ISTQB Certification

As dependency on software systems increases, so equally does the need for trained and qualified testers. In a world of employment mobility, having an internationally recognized qualification ensures that there is a common understanding of the testing issues at hand. Software testers preparing for the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) examination - the first and only international certification scheme available - will find full support for their study in this book. Designed to help software and system testing professionals pass and qualify at Foundation Level, syllabus coverage is complete and enhanced with learning aids. As the authors are seasoned test-professionals and developers of the ISTQB syllabus itself, this book is written 'from the source' and with 100% relevancy. The authors adopt a practical and hands-on approach, covering the fundamental principles that every software tester should know. This is the ideal one-stop study guide for anyone taking the ISTQB Foundation Level examination.

Â"Â....the dream team for this topic. If I could have my choice for any 4 authors worldwide on this topic, IÂ'd go with these.Â" Ross Collard, Attglobal.net

Â"Â...there is no-one better placed to ensure that the book is perfectly aligned with the ISTQBÂ" Stuart Reid, founding chair of the ISTQB

"This is a very well-written and readable book on software testing. The authors have done an exceptional job of providing a valuable resource for people seeking the Foundation Level ISTQB certification. The book follows the most recent ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus and provides sample exam questions, along with exercises to reinforce the information provided in the book. Although anyone wanting to learn more about software testing will profit from this book, this is a Â'must readÂ' book for anyone preparing for the Foundation Level ISTQB Certification exam!" - Randy Rice, co-author of Surviving the Top Ten Challenges of Software Testing

"As I would expect with the authors involved, the book was an easy read and included all the pertinent information necessary to prepare for the ISTQB foundations exam. I think that anyone that is considering taking the exam should obtain this book and study it thoroughly. Even engineers that have no interest in taking the exam, would benefit in using this book as one of their prinicpal references on software testing." - Rick Craig, consultant for Software Quality Engineering.