Gain a solid understanding of software testing and master its multifaceted strategies
Empower yourself to effectively overcome software testing challenges
Develop actionable real-world testing skills for succeeding in any role
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

In today’s world, software is everywhere—from entertainment apps to mission-critical systems that support our health, finance, and infrastructure. Testing plays a vital role in ensuring these systems work reliably. Whether you're a software developer, hobbyist, or IT professional, this book will guide you in mastering the art of testing. It’s about asking the right "What if?" questions, uncovering vulnerabilities, and ensuring software performs as expected throughout its lifecycle.

Testing isn't just about automation; it’s a human-driven, creative process that requires skill, and a deep understanding of software behavior. With practical examples and expert insights, this book helps you craft your own test strategies and explore novel approaches to problem-solving in the testing world. With its help, you’ll hone your testing skills with techniques and methodologies rather than tool-based solutions.

Authored by experts Matt Heusser and Michael Larson, the book provides valuable strategies for making testing both effective and engaging. Matt is known for his leadership in project rescue initiatives, while Michael’s work in accessibility testing has helped shape industry standards.

By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to enhance your testing practices and ensure high-quality software in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

What you will learn

Explore accessibility, functional testing, performance testing, and more as an integral part of testing
Find out how to implement a wide range of testing approaches
Develop the skills needed to create effective testing strategies tailored to your project's needs
Discover how to prioritize and execute the most impactful test ideas
Gain insight into when and how to apply different testing elements
Defend your chosen testing strategy with a comprehensive understanding of its components

Who this book is for

This book is for a broad spectrum of professionals engaged in software development, including programmers, testers, and DevOps specialists. Tailored to those who aspire to elevate their testing practices beyond the basics, the book caters to anyone seeking practical insights and strategies to master the nuanced interplay between human intuition and automation. Whether you are a seasoned developer, meticulous tester, or DevOps professional, this comprehensive guide offers a transformative roadmap to become an adept strategist in the dynamic realm of software quality assurance.

Testing and Designing Tests
Fundamental Issues in Tooling and Automation
Programmer-Facing Testing
Customer-Facing Tests
Specialized Testing
Testing Related Skills
Test Data Management
Delivery Models and Testing
The Puzzle Pieces of Good Testing
Putting Your Test Strategy Together
Lean Software Testing
Case Studies and Experience Reports
Testing Activities or a Testing Role?
Philosophy and Ethics in Software Testing
Words and Language About Work
Testing Strategy Applied

Informazioni sull'autore

Matt Heusser is the Managing Director at Excelon Development, where he specializes in Software Delivery, DevOps, and Testing across diverse industries such as software, fintech, and automotive. With a Master's degree from Grand Valley State University and a remarkable track record, Matt has earned international recognition through awards and delivered keynote speeches that have left lasting impressions. Matt's legacy in the tech world includes pioneering the world's first multi-user distributed spreadsheet, a groundbreaking innovation that predates even Google Sheets. His expertise extends to project rescue initiatives, including one initiated by BMW's board of directors, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. In addition to his hands-on contributions, Matt has effectively managed API test development teams and provided invaluable support to developers. Matt Heusser's career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, delivering outstanding results, and inspiring the next generation of innovators in the software and technology landscape.

Over the past decade, Michael has been actively engaged in the realm of software testing, focusing on audits and testing fixes in alignment with U.S. Section 508 and E.U. WCAG accessibility standards. His commitment extends beyond testing, as he is equally passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusive design through talks and training sessions. Michael leverages a diverse set of tools, including Axe, Lighthouse, Wave, VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA, ColorContrast Analyzer, among others, to facilitate the accessibility testing process. He has played a pivotal role in urging organizations to prioritize accessibility considerations in their software development and testing endeavors. Moreover, Michael possesses a knack for uncovering issues within systems, collaborating with developers to rectify them, and assisting customers in devising innovative solutions. His overarching mission is to nurture and lead top-notch testers and test teams, fostering a culture of excellence in the field. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Michael has lent his expertise to various product domains and industries, encompassing network routers and switches, virtual machines, capacitance touch devices, video games, and a wide spectrum of client/server, distributed database, and web applications. Beyond his software testing endeavors, Michael boasts an impressive array of achievements and affiliations. He holds a Black Belt certification from the Miagi-Do School of Software Testing, co-founded and facilitates the Americas chapter of Weekend Testing, serves as a director for the Association for Software Testing (AST), leads instruction for the Black Box Software Testing courses offered by AST, curates training materials for the SummerQAmp initiative, and currently holds a position on the board of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC).

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Descrizione libreria

We first started out as ?The Paperback Exchange,? a chain of physical bookstores where we would part exchange your beloved books for new stories to transport you to faraway places. However, as shopping started to evolve to online shops and marketplaces, we bid our stores goodbye to become ?PBShop.? This transition has only allowed us to blossom as we now ship thousands of titles to book lovers across the globe. We pride ourselves in being a community of local book lovers which allows our passion and devotion to shine in everything we do. In 2020 we not only celebrated our 20th birthday but our 1st birthday as being completely employee owned after becoming an E.O.T in September 2019. We are proud to be different and embrace standing apart on a book mountain by working from a virtual inventory which allows us to provide thousands of books that may be difficult to get for your bookshelf or your studies. Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. Life is about being versatile in all realms of existence. If this is your first visit or you are a returning customer, we would like to welcome you to the PBShop family, for there is no friend as loyal as a book. We are a company who put our customers at the centre of everything we do as we understand the importance of reading because once you learn to read, you will forever be free. There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours that we are yet to explore, which is why we will forever inspire curious minds.

Visita la pagina della libreria

Informazioni sull'azienda del venditore

Pbshop.co.uk Ltd
Unit 22 Horcott Industrial Estate, Horcott Road, Fairford, GL7 4BX, United Kingdom

Condizioni di vendita e spedizione

Condizioni di vendita

Returns Policy
We ask all customers to contact us for authorisation should they wish to return their order. Orders returned without authorisation may not be credited.
If you wish to return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to obtain authorisation.

Returns requested beyond this time will not be authorised.

Our team will provide full instructions on how to return your order and once received our returns department will process your refund.
Please note the cost to return any...

Ulteriori informazioni

Diritto di recesso

Se sei un consumatore puoi recedere dal contratto in conformit� con quanto segue. Per Consumatore si intende qualsiasi persona fisica che agisce per scopi estranei alla propria attivit� commerciale, imprenditoriale, artigianale o professionale.

Informazioni sul diritto di recesso

Diritto legale di recesso

Hai il diritto di recedere dal presente contratto entro 14 giorni senza fornire alcuna motivazione.

Il periodo di recesso scade dopo 14 giorni dal giorno in cui tu o una terza parte, diversa dal vettore e da te indicata, acquisisce il possesso fisico dell'ultimo bene o dell'ultimo lotto o pezzo.

Per esercitare il diritto di recesso, compila e invia elettronicamente una dichiarazione esplicita sul nostro sito Web, alla voce “I miei acquisti” nella sezione “Mio account”. Ti comunicheremo senza indugio una conferma di ricezione di tale recesso su un supporto durevole (ad es. via e-mail).

Per rispettare il termine di recesso, � sufficiente inviare la comunicazione relativa all'esercizio del diritto di recesso prima della scadenza del periodo di recesso stesso.

Effetti del recesso

In caso di recesso dal presente contratto, ti rimborseremo tutti i pagamenti ricevuti, compresi i costi di spedizione (ad eccezione dei costi supplementari derivanti dalla tua eventuale scelta di un tipo di spedizione diverso dal tipo meno costoso di consegna standard da noi offerto).

Potremo effettuare una detrazione dal rimborso per la perdita di valore dei beni forniti, qualora tale perdita sia il risultato di una manipolazione non necessaria da parte tua.

Eseguiremo il rimborso senza indebito ritardo e non oltre 14 giorni dal giorno in cui saremo informati della tua decisione di recedere dal presente contratto.

Il rimborso sar� effettuato utilizzando lo stesso mezzo di pagamento da te usato per la transazione iniziale, salvo che tu non abbia espressamente concordato altrimenti; in ogni caso, non dovrai sostenere alcun costo quale conseguenza di tale rimborso.

Possiamo trattenere il rimborso finch� non avremo ricevuto i beni oppure finch� non avrai fornito la prova di averli rispediti, a seconda di quale condizione si verifichi per prima.

Dovrai rispedire i beni o consegnarli a PBShop.store US, Springfield Gardens, New York, U.S.A., +44 1285 712917, senza indebito ritardo e, in ogni caso, entro 14 giorni dal giorno in cui ci hai comunicato la tua volont� di recedere dal presente contratto. Il termine � rispettato se rispedisci i beni prima della scadenza del periodo di 14 giorni. I costi diretti della restituzione dei beni saranno a tuo carico. Sei responsabile solo della diminuzione del valore dei beni risultante da una manipolazione diversa da quella necessaria per stabilire la natura, le caratteristiche e il funzionamento dei beni stessi.

Eccezioni al diritto di recesso

Il diritto di recesso non si applica a:

La fornitura di giornali, periodici o riviste ad eccezione dei contratti di abbonamento; e
La fornitura di contenuto digitale non fornito su un supporto materiale (ad es. su un CD o DVD), se al momento dell'invio dell'ordine hai accettato l'inizio dell'esecuzione e hai riconosciuto che non avresti potuto recedere una volta iniziata l'esecuzione.

Condizioni di spedizione

Books are shipped from our US or UK warehouses. Delivery estimates allow for delivery from either location.

Tariffe di spedizione nazionale per U.S.A.

Tariffe di spedizione nazionale per U.S.A.
Quantit� dell'ordine	Da 7 a 14 giorni lavorativi	Da 7 a 14 giorni lavorativi
Primo articolo	EUR 0.00	EUR 0.00

I tempi di consegna sono stabiliti dai venditori e variano in base al corriere e al paese. Gli ordini che devono attraversare una dogana possono subire ritardi e spetta agli acquirenti pagare eventuali tariffe o dazi associati. I venditori possono contattarti in merito ad addebiti aggiuntivi dovuti a eventuali maggiorazioni dei costi di spedizione dei tuoi articoli.