This practical guide provides insight into software testing, explaining the basic steps of the process and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static. The book is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory. It supports the revised ISTQB - ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing providing self assessment exercises, guidance notes on the syllabus topics with worked examples and sample examination questions. This 2nd edition covers the 2010 update to the exam syllabus. "Succinctly and clearly written with no non-sense. An unreserved 5 for value for money" IT Training Magazine (referring to 1st edition)
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[Of the first edition] Invaluable for anyone involved in testing and would lift the game of most VV&T staff (including designers doing their 'informal' reviews and tests) and their project managers. It is succinctly and clearly written with no non-sense. An unreserved 5 for value for money. --Brian Peaker - IT Training Magazine
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The authors are all experienced ISEB examination setters and markers and know the ISTQB syllabus in depth. The editor, Brian Hambling, has experienced software development from a developer's, project manager's and quality manager's perspective in a career spanning over 30 years.
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By Richie G
Format:Paperback
After recently starting a new job as a software tester, I had no formal experience of the theory and principles of testing and bought this book to help me pass the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing exam. Unlike many text books, I found this book was easy to just sit down and read and the example questions at the end of each section/chapter were spot-on for helping me re-cap on what had been learnt in the previous pages.
My employer put me through an intesive 3-day course for the cerficate in which the knowledge I had already learnt was cemented in my head! After each day at home I used the book as a revision guide, topping up knowledge in those areas I wasn't too confident on. I passed the exam with a Distinction (88%) and would recommend this book to anyone thinking of, or currently working towards this qualification.
My employer put me through an intesive 3-day course for the cerficate in which the knowledge I had already learnt was cemented in my head! After each day at home I used the book as a revision guide, topping up knowledge in those areas I wasn't too confident on. I passed the exam with a Distinction (88%) and would recommend this book to anyone thinking of, or currently working towards this qualification.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By R. Pemberton
Format:Paperback
I have just passed the exam 1st go by self studying. This was one of the two books that I read to revise. I found the format of the book very good, each chapter starts off with a quick 3 question quiz to see what parts of the chapter you need to read. Then you get to the bulk of the information and finally a few test questions so you can see what parts you need to re-read.
Of the two books I used this was the most easy to read and put complex ideas in an easy to understand what they are trying to teach.
Of the two books I used this was the most easy to read and put complex ideas in an easy to understand what they are trying to teach.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By UK Tester
Format:Paperback
It's always good to see a text book pitched at exactly the right level. This book is informative, easy to read and well structured. It really makes the user think about testing from many different view points and points out the logical reasons behind structured methodology without telling them how to suck eggs. A variety of real life examples are given throughout and exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. It's been extremely useful in the last two weeks and I haven't even finished it yet.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By GirlieGirl
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I was initially given this book to self study for the ISEB exam and had read it before my employer changed her mind and sent me on the 3 day course.
I have to say that this book provides everything that you need to know for the exam. Make sure that you practice things such as Boundary Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, Data Flows, Decision tables and State Transition if you only have the opportunity to self study. Make sure that you also cover testing tools. Once you have those testing methods fixed in your mind, you are half way there to a successful result. The course that I sat was good but this book covers everything that the course does.
I have to say that this book provides everything that you need to know for the exam. Make sure that you practice things such as Boundary Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, Data Flows, Decision tables and State Transition if you only have the opportunity to self study. Make sure that you also cover testing tools. Once you have those testing methods fixed in your mind, you are half way there to a successful result. The course that I sat was good but this book covers everything that the course does.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By G. King
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I've been pretty involved in testing for years but it's never been a full-time job until recently. I was asked to take the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software testing by my boss and this book is the one ISEB and the BCS recommend to go with the exam.
This was a very clearly laid-out book with each concept in bite-sized chunks. The authors clearly draw on their real-life experiences of software testing in the frequent worked examples. Overall, with the revision questions and exercises, it's a very practical book.
I used the revised edition, but there are still a few typos and a couple of munged graphics which could do with tidying up, but they don't detract much from what is otherwise a very polished and concise book.
I was able to take and pass this exam solely on the basis of studying this book, doing the exercises and revision questions and making notes.
If you're planning to do the same, I can thoroughly recommend this book. For the exam, I would also suggest that you concentrate on the "white box" techniques in Chapter 4 and do all the exercises in this chapter. Good luck!
This was a very clearly laid-out book with each concept in bite-sized chunks. The authors clearly draw on their real-life experiences of software testing in the frequent worked examples. Overall, with the revision questions and exercises, it's a very practical book.
I used the revised edition, but there are still a few typos and a couple of munged graphics which could do with tidying up, but they don't detract much from what is otherwise a very polished and concise book.
I was able to take and pass this exam solely on the basis of studying this book, doing the exercises and revision questions and making notes.
If you're planning to do the same, I can thoroughly recommend this book. For the exam, I would also suggest that you concentrate on the "white box" techniques in Chapter 4 and do all the exercises in this chapter. Good luck!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Andrea Penna
Format:Paperback
In five days of self-study I've passed my ISEB Testing Foundation using this book and some mocks found on the web.
I have to say that this book is very well written, easy to read and with a good set of examination questions.
Except mocks, you will not need anything else to pass your exam.
I have to say that this book is very well written, easy to read and with a good set of examination questions.
Except mocks, you will not need anything else to pass your exam.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mantrid
Format:Paperback
This book is all I needed to fork out money for to pass the exam with 80% (32/40) today. Just need to buy the book, do the work then book your exam yourself through prometric rather than take an expensive accredited course.
Each chapter includes sample questions of that chapter at the beginning and end which are useful for revision and testing yourself.
It can be pretty hard-going sometimes with regards to lists and bullet points, so don't book the exam until you've finished the book and gone through a bit of revision and refining down your notes to something easier to revise.
Additional materials you WILL need but which are free are the course syllabus and glossary, which are available online. There are also sample papers and questions available online at unofficial sites which are good for practice (The book teaches you the subject, but the exams need a lot of practicing, as there's a lot of little quirks they have and the questions try to trick you quite a bit)
Overall, couldn't recommend this book enough
Each chapter includes sample questions of that chapter at the beginning and end which are useful for revision and testing yourself.
It can be pretty hard-going sometimes with regards to lists and bullet points, so don't book the exam until you've finished the book and gone through a bit of revision and refining down your notes to something easier to revise.
Additional materials you WILL need but which are free are the course syllabus and glossary, which are available online. There are also sample papers and questions available online at unofficial sites which are good for practice (The book teaches you the subject, but the exams need a lot of practicing, as there's a lot of little quirks they have and the questions try to trick you quite a bit)
Overall, couldn't recommend this book enough
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I passed the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing exam today with 33 out of 40 or 83%. I read this book and practised with some past exam papers. Great book, informative and well layed out. I'm a Project Manager and not a tester so most of the terms and vernacular were alien to me. Looking at programming code was scary but these guys make it feel like some sort of pidgin english so you soon pick it up. If you want the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate this book will cover all the required ground. May I take this opportunity to congratulate the authors for the quality of the book and further request they retain said quality for the Intermediate publication apparently due for release.
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Helped Me Pass the Exam With No Other Notes/Training
This an easy to understand guide to the ISEB Foundation of Testing exam. I recently passed the examination using only this book to learn the examination materials. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christopher Farrow
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Does what it says on the "Tin"
Excellent book that covers exactly what it says on the cover. Good examples and cleared up a number of ambiguous points in the ISEB/ISTQB training material. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ciaran Ennis
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If you want to Test Software you need this book
Everything you need to know to pass the ISEB/ISTQB foundation certificate examination is here, Assuming you have an interest in the subject, this is a very readable book and the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Nolder
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Good Book
The book came in perfect condition, and is usefull to pass the ISEB fundations course. The exam questions are based on this book
Published 3 months ago by taher ali
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To the Point
You are sure to pass if you can cover and understand content of this book. I would recommend this book to any one taking the Foundation exam
Published 4 months ago by Tekking
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Seems very good and comprehensive book
I got a chance to go through couple of chapters and seems a very good book to improve your understanding on software testing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. M. Abbasi
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Written to get you through the ISTQB-ISEB foundation paper
The books sole aim appears to be to get it's readers through the ISTQB-ISEB foundation paper, so plenty of dry reading material on the field names and sequences in the IEEE 829... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. J. Roberts
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Great for Software Testing
Great bedtime reading if you are an insomniac. But if you want to have a great guide for Software Testing then you could not read a better book.
Published 6 months ago by Ianh
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Preparing for my ISTQB-ISEB Foundation Exam
Preparing for the exam has been a smooth ride. The book is very explanatory and easy to read.
Looking forward to taking the exam because my confidence has indeed been... Read more
Looking forward to taking the exam because my confidence has indeed been... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Oluwaseyi Oyeyemi
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Great book to get started
Great book to get started with software testing. Best way to start a career in QA software testing.
All the basics before you take the exam for the certificate.
All the basics before you take the exam for the certificate.
Published 9 months ago by Nicolas
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