Improving Software Testing: Technical and Organizational Developments

Majchrzak, Tim A.

ISBN 10: 3642274633 / ISBN 13: 9783642274633

Published by Springer Verlag, 2012

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2012 edition. 160 pages. 8.75x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Improving Software Testing: Technical and Organizational Developments
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642274633
• ISBN 13: 9783642274633
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

​Software is continuously increasing in complexity. Paradigmatic shifts and new development frameworks make it easier to implement software – but not to test it. Software testing remains to be a topic with many open questions with regard to both technical low-level aspects and to the organizational embedding of testing. However, a desired level of software quality cannot be achieved by either choosing a technical procedure or by optimizing testing processes. In fact, it requires a holistic approach.This Brief summarizes the current knowledge of software testing and introduces three current research approaches. The base of knowledge is presented comprehensively in scope but concise in length; thereby the volume can be used as a reference. Research is highlighted from different points of view. Firstly, progress on developing a tool for automated test case generation (TCG) based on a program’s structure is introduced. Secondly, results from a project with industry partners on testing best practices are highlighted. Thirdly, embedding testing into e-assessment of programming exercises is described.