Test Process Improvement

Author : Tim Koomen,Martin Pol
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computer software
ISBN : 0201596245

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Test Process Improvement by Tim Koomen,Martin Pol Pdf

Software Engineering / Testing Test Process Improvement A practical step-by-step guide to structured testing Tim Koomen Martin Pol ¿If competitiveness is an issue in your market, IT will be vital, and this book will help you to deal with the problems it will bring along.¿ Henk W Broeders, Executive Board, CAP Gemini ¿I was introduced to TPI and suddenly the penny dropped...This was quite a revelation... I recommend that you try the ideas suggested in this book... use the TPI method to improve your test process.¿ Stephen K Allott, Senior Consultant, ImagoQA Ltd ¿The application of TPI enables us to raise our global testing organization to the next professional level. I am absolutely convinced that everybody using TPI in a similar way will experience the same added value.¿ Dr Hans Voorthuyzen, Global Manager Product Testing Group, Baan Software testing is an essential part of software development but many organizations regard it as an uncontrollable part of the process and find it difficult to take steps to improve it. In Test Process Improvement, Tim Koomen and Martin Pol give practical suggestions for improving the testing process in a gradual and controlled manner, with realistic goals in terms of quality, lead time and costs. The book describes and explains the Test Process Improvement (TPI) model, tried and tested by numerous professional testers, which provides a structured framework to be used either for improving an existing test process or for developing a new process from scratch. The authors use their in-depth knowledge and extensive experience to provide practical guidance and a framework that enables the reader to adapt the model for use in his/her organization. If you are involved in testing software systems and are aiming to implement a successful and structured process, you will find this book an invaluable resource. About the authors Tim Koomen is a professional tester for IQUIP Informatica B.V. in the Netherlands, where he is a member of the R&D team covering issues such as automated testing and testfactories. He is currently advising organizations on how to improve their testing processes using the TPI model. He regularly presents at conferences and training sessions throughout Europe. Martin Pol has over 25 years of experience in structured testing, currently working as an R&D manager with responsibility for development and innovation of testing methods for IQUIP Informatica B.V. and GiTek Software N.V. in Belgium. He was involved in the development of the structured testing approach, TMap, and the creation of TPI. He is a highly regarded speaker at conferences and training courses throughout Europe and the USA, having twice chaired EuroSTAR. He recently received the European Testing Excellence Award for his contribution to the field of testing. [barcode box] Visit us on the World Wide Web at: http: //www.awl-he.com/computing http: //www.awl.com/cseng Back of Jacket

Author : Graham Bath,Erik Van Veenendaal
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781492001331

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Improving the Test Process by Graham Bath,Erik Van Veenendaal Pdf

This book covers the syllabus for the Improving the Test Process module of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Expert Level exam. To obtain certification as a professional tester at the Expert Level, candidates may choose to take a course given by an ISTQB accredited training provider and then sit for the exam. Experience shows that many candidates who choose this path still require a reference book that covers the course. There are also many IT professionals who choose self-study as the most appropriate route toward certification. This book can be used both as a preparation guide for those planning to take the ISTQB Expert Level certification exam and as a practical guide for experienced testing professionals who want to develop their skills in improving test processes.

Author : William E. Lewis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781439834367

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Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement by William E. Lewis Pdf

It is often assumed that software testing is based on clearly defined requirements and software development standards. However, testing is typically performed against changing, and sometimes inaccurate, requirements. The third edition of a bestseller, Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition provides a continuous quality framework for the software testing process within traditionally structured and unstructured environments. This framework aids in creating meaningful test cases for systems with evolving requirements. This completely revised reference provides a comprehensive look at software testing as part of the project management process, emphasizing testing and quality goals early on in development. Building on the success of previous editions, the text explains testing in a Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environment, the building blocks of a Testing Center of Excellence (COE), and how to test in an agile development. Fully updated, the sections on test effort estimation provide greater emphasis on testing metrics. The book also examines all aspects of functional testing and looks at the relation between changing business strategies and changes to applications in development. Includes New Chapters on Process, Application, and Organizational Metrics All IT organizations face software testing issues, but most are unprepared to manage them. Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement, Third Edition is enhanced with an up-to-date listing of free software tools and a question-and-answer checklist for choosing the best tools for your organization. It equips you with everything you need to effectively address testing issues in the most beneficial way for your business.

Author : Alexander van Ewijk,Bert Linker,Marcel van Oosterwijk,Ben Visser
Publisher : Uitgeverij kleine Uil
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789075414479

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TPI next by Alexander van Ewijk,Bert Linker,Marcel van Oosterwijk,Ben Visser Pdf

TPI® NEXT, the Business Driven Test Process Improvement model Over the past ten years, TPI® has proved to be the leading methodology to assess the maturity of an organizations or projects test process. This is a success we, at Sogeti, are very proud of. But this success by no means implies that we are `done and can rest on our laurels. Sogetis answer to this need: TPI® NEXT, the Business Driven Test Process Improvement model (BDTPI). The strengths of the original model (Key areas, Maturity levels, Checkpoints, Improvement suggestions and Stepwise improvement) have been kept and have been made even stronger. The improvements that make the new model truly business-driven are the Clusters and the Enablers. Since business drivers change over time and from entity to entity, this model is flexible and adaptable, and works in synch with Sogetis other worldleading test methodology, TMap® NEXT. But the Business Driven TPI model is independent so no matter what test method is used, this approach can be applied under any circumstance. If you have not started improving your testing process, now it is the time to begin, and, with the TPI® NEXT book at hand, it is now even easier to do so and to convince all of your stakeholders of its business value. But also, if you are already on the way to improving your testing process, a close look at Business Driven TPI will help you focus even more on the goal of improving your testing process, namely bringing business value to your organization!

Author : Jeff Tian
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780471722335

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Software Quality Engineering by Jeff Tian Pdf

The one resource needed to create reliable software This text offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to software quality engineering. By following the author's clear guidance, readers learn how to master the techniques to produce high-quality, reliable software, regardless of the software system's level of complexity. The first part of the publication introduces major topics in software quality engineering and presents quality planning as an integral part of the process. Providing readers with a solid foundation in key concepts and practices, the book moves on to offer in-depth coverage of software testing as a primary means to ensure software quality; alternatives for quality assurance, including defect prevention, process improvement, inspection, formal verification, fault tolerance, safety assurance, and damage control; and measurement and analysis to close the feedback loop for quality assessment and quantifiable improvement. The text's approach and style evolved from the author's hands-on experience in the classroom. All the pedagogical tools needed to facilitate quick learning are provided: * Figures and tables that clarify concepts and provide quick topic summaries * Examples that illustrate how theory is applied in real-world situations * Comprehensive bibliography that leads to in-depth discussion of specialized topics * Problem sets at the end of each chapter that test readers' knowledge This is a superior textbook for software engineering, computer science, information systems, and electrical engineering students, and a dependable reference for software and computer professionals and engineers.

Author : Gerrit de Vries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Computer software
ISBN : 9072194977

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TPI® Next by Gerrit de Vries Pdf

In recent years, the structured testing of software has grown to be a profession in its own right. Sogeti's Test Process Improvement (or TPI) methodology is a well-recognised tool in this field. Now TPI Next is providing the next step forward in raising the standards of the test improvement process.

Author : Antanas Mitasiunas,Terry Rout,Rory V. O’Connor,Alec Dorling
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319130361

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Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination by Antanas Mitasiunas,Terry Rout,Rory V. O’Connor,Alec Dorling Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination, SPICE 2014, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, in November 2014. The 21 revised full papers presented together with 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on developing process models for assessment; software process and models; software models and product lines; assessment; agile processes; processes improvement and VSE.

Author : Jürgen Münch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540346821

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Product-Focused Software Process Improvement by Jürgen Münch Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2006, held in Amsterdam, June 2006. The volume presents 26 revised full papers and 12 revised short papers together with 6 reports on workshops and tutorials. The papers constitute a balanced mix of academic and industrial aspects, organized in topical sections on decision support, embedded software and system development, measurement, process improvement, and more.

Author : Pekka Abrahamsson,Andreas Jedlitschka,Anh Nguyen Duc,Michael Felderer,Sousuke Amasaki,Tommi Mikkonen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 777 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319490946

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Product-Focused Software Process Improvement by Pekka Abrahamsson,Andreas Jedlitschka,Anh Nguyen Duc,Michael Felderer,Sousuke Amasaki,Tommi Mikkonen Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2016, held in Trondheim, Norway, in November 2016. The 24 revised full papers presented together with 21 short papers, 1 keynote, 3 invited papers, 5 workshop papers. 2 doctoral symposium papers, and 6 tutorials were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Early Phases in Software Engineering; Organizational Models; Architecture; Methods and Tools; Verification and Validation; Process Improvement; Speed and Agility in System Engineering; Requirements and Quality; Process and Repository Mining; Business Value and Benefits; Emerging Research Topics; and Future of Computing.

Author : Rex Black
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0201748681

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Critical Testing Processes by Rex Black Pdf

••A must-read for software testers from a noted software testing guru•Examples, specifics, and a running case study bring the content to life•Separates software test processes into three categories: routing, highly-visible, and mission-critical

Author : Pekka Abrahamsson,Nathan Baddoo,Tiziana Margaria,Richard Messnarz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540753810

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Software Process Improvement by Pekka Abrahamsson,Nathan Baddoo,Tiziana Margaria,Richard Messnarz Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceeding of the 14th European Software Process Improvement Conference, EuroSPI 2007, held in Potsdam, Germany, in September 2007. The papers are organized in topical sections on enforcement, alignment, tailoring. There is focus on SME issues, improvement analysis and empirical studies, new avenues of SPI, SPI methodologies, as well as testing and reliability.

Author : William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999-07-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780768684957

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Measuring the Software Process by William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton Pdf

"While it is usually helpful to launch improvement programs, many such programs soon get bogged down in detail. They either address the wrong problems, or they keep beating on the same solutions, wondering why things don't improve. This is when you need an objective way to look at the problems. This is the time to get some data." Watts S. Humphrey, from the Foreword This book, drawing on work done at the Software Engineering Institute and other organizations, shows how to use measurements to manage and improve software processes. The authors explain specifically how quality characteristics of software products and processes can be quantified, plotted, and analyzed so the performance of software development activities can be predicted, controlled, and guided to achieve both business and technical goals. The measurement methods presented, based on the principles of statistical quality control, are illuminated by application examples taken from industry. Although many of the methods discussed are applicable to individual projects, the book's primary focus is on the steps software development organizations can take toward broad-reaching, long-term success. The book particularly addresses the needs of software managers and practitioners who have already set up some kind of basic measurement process and are ready to take the next step by collecting and analyzing software data as a basis for making process decisions and predicting process performance. Highlights of the book include: Insight into developing a clear framework for measuring process behavior Discussions of process performance, stability, compliance, capability, and improvement Explanations of what you want to measure (and why) and instructions on how to collect your data Step-by-step guidance on how to get started using statistical process control If you have responsibilities for product quality or process performance and you are ready to use measurements to manage, control, and predict your software processes, this book will be an invaluable resource.

Author : Gerard O'Regan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030284947

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Concise Guide to Software Testing by Gerard O'Regan Pdf

This practically-focused textbook provides a concise and accessible introduction to the field of software testing, explaining the fundamental principles and offering guidance on applying the theory in an industrial environment. Topics and features: presents a brief history of software quality and its influential pioneers, as well as a discussion of the various software lifecycles used in software development; describes the fundamentals of testing in traditional software engineering, and the role that static testing plays in building quality into a product; explains the process of software test planning, test analysis and design, and test management; discusses test outsourcing, and test metrics and problem solving; reviews the tools available to support software testing activities, and the benefits of a software process improvement initiative; examines testing in the Agile world, and the verification of safety critical systems; considers the legal and ethical aspects of software testing, and the importance of software configuration management; provides key learning topics and review questions in every chapter, and supplies a helpful glossary at the end of the book. This easy-to-follow guide is an essential resource for undergraduate students of computer science seeking to learn about software testing, and how to build high quality and reliable software on time and on budget. The work will also be of interest to industrialists including software engineers, software testers, quality professionals and software managers, as well as the motivated general reader.

Author : Dinesh Maidasani
Publisher : Firewall Media
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computer software
ISBN : 8131802825

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Software Testing by Dinesh Maidasani Pdf

Author : Xavier Franch,Tomi Männistö,Silverio Martínez-Fernández
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030353339

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Product-Focused Software Process Improvement by Xavier Franch,Tomi Männistö,Silverio Martínez-Fernández Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2019, held in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2019. The 24 revised full papers 4 industry papers, and 11 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 104 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics related to professional software development and process improvement driven by product and service quality needs. They are organized in topical sections on testing, software development, technical debt, estimations, continuous delivery, agile, project management, microservices, and continuous experimentation. This book also includes papers from the co-located events: 10 project papers, 8 workshop papers, and 4 tutorial summaries.