Improving Software Testing: Technical and Organizational Developments

ISBN-13: 9783642274633 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 160 str.

Tim A. Majchrzak

Opis

Software is continuously increasing in complexity. Paradigmatic shifts and new development frameworks make it easier to implement software - but not to test it. Software testing remains to be a topic with many open questions with regard to both technical low-level aspects and to the organizational embedding of testing. However, a desired level of software quality cannot be achieved by either choosing a technical procedure or by optimizing testing processes. In fact, it requires a holistic approach.This Brief summarizes the current knowledge of software testing and introduces three current research approaches. The base of knowledge is presented comprehensively in scope but concise in length; thereby the volume can be used as a reference. Research is highlighted from different points of view. Firstly, progress on developing a tool for automated test case generation (TCG) based on a program's structure is introduced. Secondly, results from a project with industry partners on testing best practices are highlighted. Thirdly, embedding testing into e-assessment of programming exercises is described."

Spis treści

Foreword.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Software Testing.- 3. Research Design.- 4. Technical Aspects: Muggl.-  5. Organizational Aspects: The IHK Project.- 6. Testing and E-Assesment.- 7. Conclusion.- 8. Future Work.- References.- Glossary.- Index.