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Software Testing Foundations, 5th Edition, 5th Edition
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Software Testing Foundations, 5th Edition, 5th Edition

by Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz
July 2021
Intermediate to advanced
340 pages
8h 47m
English
Rocky Nook
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2Software Testing Basics

This introductory chapter explains the basic concepts of software testing that are applied in the chapters that follow. Important concepts included in the syllabus are illustrated throughout the book using our practical VSR-II case study. The seven fundamental principles of software testing are introduced, and the bulk of the chapter is dedicated to explaining the details of the testing process and the various activities it involves. To conclude, we will discuss the psychological issues involved in testing, and how to avoid or work around them.

2.1Concepts and Motivations

Quality requirements

Industrially manufactured products are usually spot-checked to make sure they fulfill the planned requirements and perform the ...

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ISBN: 9781681988559