May 2023
Beginner
219 pages
4h 1m
English
book
Introduction to Software Testing: A Practical Guide to Testing, Design, Automation, and Execution
by Panagiotis Leloudas
Overview
Get started and hit the ground running in the world of software testing. This simple and practical guide teaches you the fundamentals of software testing, with no prior experience required.
You will start by learning functional and non-functional software testing. Then you will gain an understanding of the primary responsibilities of a tester in the Software Development Life Cycle and how to plan and execute testing activities. You will also learn how testing applies to an agile environment, what challenges you might face in your day-to-day life as a tester, and how to overcome them. You will learn the most commonly used test design techniques, with ample examples and exercises to practice yourself.
By the end of this book, you will understand the software testing ecosystem, from its types, techniques, and tools, to test planning, execution, and reporting.
What You Will Learn
- Master the fundamentals of Software Testing
- Gain an understanding of different software testing types
- Plan and execute testing activities
- Apply test design techniques to concrete examples
Who This Book Is For
Software testers, developers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in software testing.Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month,
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