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Summary: Testing Computer Software is one of those rare CompSci Books
Review: Testing Computer Software is one of the those rare books that has taken on the problems of the Verification Engineer. As all of us know, most books written today are targeted for the development audience and even many of these are either poorly written or try to cover too much area. This book however, though broad in its scope, does a good job of treating all of the important areas in verification and testing. I have found Chapters 2, 3, 7, 11 and 12 to be the most useful and poignant to the average engineer. Not only is each chapter well laid out, but the authors also offer compelling arguments in each chapter to back up their arguments as well. I enjoyed particularly Chapter 3 the section on Path Testing, which conjures up horror stories from my development days. In this section the authors assert that 100% path testing does not imply 100% test coverage. They go on to argue with some rigor why the two are not necessarily the same. Many of you as I can probably claim that though all of the paths in their code were tested, verification was still able to find some condition that would make some part of the code fail. This chapter explains why this may be so and methodologies on how to attack testing those areas. You will find the book well structured, informative and actually intuitive to navigate through. Each chapter builds on the previous chapters to provide the engineer with a clear idea of all the steps and intricacies involved in testing and verifying complex programs. It can therefore be used by the beginner as a source book for specific test applications, or by the team lead or manager who needs to know more about the actual scope and planning of a complex testing project. This book surely fills a great void in the area of publications software verification.
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Summary: A must-have book for SW developers and testers
Review: The authors have done an excellent job to explain what
quality assurance is about, and what the issues are
when testing SW.
I have known Cem Kaner and Hung Nguyen since the time
we were working together in the SW Development group at PowerUp SW Corp.(later acquired by SoftKey Int'l).
Cem was also one of the reviewers of the book I've co-authored:
"SW Internationalization and Localization: An Introduction"
published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBN: 0-442-01498-8.
Check it out at:
http://www.tiziana.com/discover.html
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Summary: Fairy Tales!
Review: The book has such a broad definition of software quality that it would be extremely difficult for anyone to pick up the book and apply the processes listed in the book. This book is not unique. There are several other books that are more detailed.
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Summary: defacto standard
Review: There is no better general introduction to Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing available. If you are in QA or software testing and don't have it, you should.
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Summary: Great reference for beginner or intermediate
Review: This book contains clear explanations of testing terms and processes. Want a job testing? read this book. You will know what your prospective boss is talking about and be able to meaningfully contribute to the team. There was one reviewer complaining about the author's constant use of 'her' and 'she' throughout the book. When you read the book, you will notice that the author actually alternates consistently between female and male pronouns. Even if this wasn't the case, get over it. Maybe get an introductory psych book or go on Dr. Phil to try to overcome your insecurities and inferiority complex around women. You'll be better off for it.
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Summary: Excellent reference and analysis for ALL levels of testers
Review: This book has served as a foundational reference in establishing our SW testing framework and infastructure. It is extremely thorough and covers an incredible amount of topical areas pertaining to software testing and its methodology. Easy to read without excessive 'technospeak'. For anyone associated with, considering, or actively involved in software testing activities, this is a must. Goodbye Capers Jones, hello Cem Kaner!
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Summary: Excellent, informative book. Covers most test topics.
Review: This book provides an comprehensive guide to software testing. It covers all aspects of testing - e.g., test types, methods, plans, scripts, and cases. An excellent training and reference tool. It is useful to managers and experienced testers, and would be an excellent training tool for novice testers.
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Summary: If you read only one book on software testing, read this
Review: This book should sit on the desk of every software tester. Many books will tell you how to test when you have enough time and cooperation. This book tells you what to do when the schedule is tight, the specification is missing, and the developers are tired of your focus on problems. It has sound advice and is a pleasure to read. I keep coming back to it. Feel like you have an impossible job? Read this book. (Note: this book was published in 1993 and has not been updated since then. Wiley lists 1999 as the publication date because that was when they became the new publisher for the book, which is destined to become a classic.)
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Summary: An excellent place to start in QA
Review: This is an excellent book for beginning QA people, and good resource for those with QA experience looking to sharpen their skills.
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Summary: A Timeless Book on Computer Software Testing
Review: This is an excellent treatise on computer software testing. Anyone who masters the concepts and techniques outlined in this book could undoubtedly be a first-class computer software tester.
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