- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (29 Oct 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471565679
- ISBN-13: 978-0471565673
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,033,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Complete Guide to Software Testing Bill Hetzel Gain a new perspective to software testing as a life cycle activity, not merely as something that happens at the end of coding. This edition is completely revised and contains new chapters on testing methodologies including ANSI standard–based testing—a survey of testing practices. Dr. Hetzel first develops the concepts and principles of testing. Then he presents detailed discussions of testing techniques, methodologies and management perspectives. Each chapter contains examples, checklists and case studies based on Dr. Hetzel’s consulting and management experience. These will help you understand the material and adapt it to your environment. Intended primarily for software developers, testers and managers, auditors and quality assurance specialists will find the book an invaluable aid for the development of testing standards and the evaluation of testing effectiveness. Table of Contents: Introduction. Principles of Testing. Methodology. Testing through Reviews. Testing Requirements. Testing Design. Testing Programs—Testing in the Small. Testing Systems—Testing in the Large. Testing Software Changes. Testing Software Packages. The Role of Management. Organizing the Testing Function. Controlling the Testing Function. Putting the Pieces Together. Testing Practices Survey. Sample Testing Policies. Quality Measurement Diagnostic Checklist. Testing References (Bibliography).
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The Complete Guide to Software Testing Bill Hetzel Gain a new perspective to software testing as a life cycle activity, not merely as something that happens at the end of coding. This edition is completely revised and contains new chapters on testing methodologies including ANSI standard–based testing—a survey of testing practices. Dr. Hetzel first develops the concepts and principles of testing. Then he presents detailed discussions of testing techniques, methodologies and management perspectives. Each chapter contains examples, checklists and case studies based on Dr. Hetzel’s consulting and management experience. These will help you understand the material and adapt it to your environment. Intended primarily for software developers, testers and managers, auditors and quality assurance specialists will find the book an invaluable aid for the development of testing standards and the evaluation of testing effectiveness. Table of Contents: Introduction. Principles of Testing. Methodology. Testing through Reviews. Testing Requirements. Testing Design. Testing Programs—Testing in the Small. Testing Systems—Testing in the Large. Testing Software Changes. Testing Software Packages. The Role of Management. Organizing the Testing Function. Controlling the Testing Function. Putting the Pieces Together. Testing Practices Survey. Sample Testing Policies. Quality Measurement Diagnostic Checklist. Testing References (Bibliography).
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this a super book for both the novice software tester and the expert. It offers descriptions of the different types of testing, table of contents for test plans and all other documentation needed for testing. The only problem with this book (second edition) is that it does not include Windows software testing - a whole different "kettle of fish"! If you want to do a thorough job of testing your FORTRAN or C code this is a must!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Nowadays all serious testing, expecially of high-integrity systems, uses test coverage measurement to control the testing process. Hetzel was among the first to recognise the value of such measurement and write about coverage based testing from the managerial perspective. Though first published some years ago, his text is wearing well.
As a consulting software engineer, I often have clients ask me about how they should manage testing. In almost every case, I advise them to start by reading Hetzel's book. His style is engaging and he gets across the essentials without getting bogged down in details. For me Hetzel says more and in fewer and clearer words than Black's "Managing the Testing Process".
That said, however, IMO there remains a gap in the market for a book that integrates both the technical and managerial aspects of software testing. Until someone writes one, I recommend Hetzel, Jorgensen's "Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach" and Beizer's "Software Testing Techniques" to cover both the managerial and technical ground.
As a consulting software engineer, I often have clients ask me about how they should manage testing. In almost every case, I advise them to start by reading Hetzel's book. His style is engaging and he gets across the essentials without getting bogged down in details. For me Hetzel says more and in fewer and clearer words than Black's "Managing the Testing Process".
That said, however, IMO there remains a gap in the market for a book that integrates both the technical and managerial aspects of software testing. Until someone writes one, I recommend Hetzel, Jorgensen's "Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach" and Beizer's "Software Testing Techniques" to cover both the managerial and technical ground.
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Everything you need to know about testing non-Windows S.W.
23 July 1998
Format:Hardcover
I found this a super book for both the novice software tester and the expert. It offers descriptions of the different types of testing, table of contents for test plans and all other documentation needed for testing. The only problem with this book (second edition) is that it does not include Windows software testing - a whole different "kettle of fish"! If you want to do a thorough job of testing your FORTRAN or C code this is a must!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Testing for non-technical people
6 April 2001
Format:Hardcover
This book provides an excellent insight into the topic of software testing. The subject is now of interest to a wide business audience, not just software engineers, and they are well served by this book. The writing is fluent and lucid and allows those new to the topic to gain a thorough understanding.Both the theoretical and practical aspects are covered, and reinforced with examples.
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