Implementing automated software testing : how to save time and lower costs while raising quality

Implementing automated software testing : how to save time and lower costs while raising quality

“This book fills a huge gap in our knowledge of software testing. It does an excellent job describing how test automation differs from other test activities, and clearly lays out what kind of skills and knowledge are needed to automate tests. The book is essential reading for students of testing and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Dustin, Elfriede Author (author), Gauf, Bernie Contributor (contributor), Garrett, Thom Contributor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Addison Wesley 2009
Edición:1st edition
Materias:
Computer software > Automation > Testing
Engineering & Applied Sciences
Computer Science
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627339106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • I. What Is Automated Software Testing and Why Should We Automate?
  • 1. What Is Effective Automated Software Testing (AST)?
  • 1.1 Automated Software Testing Definition
  • 1.2 Automated Software Testing Recipes
  • 1.3 Advances in AST Technologies
  • 1.4 Automating Various Software Testing Types
  • 1.5 Providing AST-Based Production Support
  • 1.6 Automating Standards Assessments
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 2. Why Automate?
  • 2.1 The Challenges of Testing Software Today
  • 2.2 Reducing the Time and Cost of Software Testing
  • 2.3 Impacting Software Quality
  • 2.4 Improvements to Your Software Test Program
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 3. The Business Case
  • 3.1 Definition of the Business Case
  • 3.2 Identifying the Business Needs
  • 3.3 Justifying Automation in Terms of Cost and Benefits
  • 3.4 Risks
  • 3.5 Other Considerations
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 4. Why Automated Software Testing Fails and Pitfalls to Avoid
  • 4.1 R&D Does Not Generally Focus on Automated or Manual Testing Efforts
  • 4.2 AST Myths and Realities
  • 4.3 Lack of Software Development Considerations for AST
  • 4.4 The Forest for the Trees-Not Knowing Which Tool to Pick
  • 4.5 Lack of Automation Standards across Tool Vendors
  • 4.6 Lack of Business Case
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • II. How to Automate: Top Six Keys for Automation Payoff
  • 5. Key 1: Know Your Requirements
  • 5.1 Understand the AST Support Requirements
  • 5.2 Additional Information in Support of AST Requirements
  • 5.3 When Information Is Not Available
  • 5.4 Start Implementing Your Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 6. Key 2: Develop the Automated Test Strategy
  • 6.1 The AST Strategy Document
  • 6.2 Scope and Automated Test Objectives
  • 6.3 Identify the Approach
  • 6.4 Automated Software Test Framework (ASTF).
  • 6.5 AST Environment/Configuration
  • 6.6 Automating the RTM
  • 6.7 Automated Defect Tracking
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 7. Key 3: Test the Automated Software Test Framework (ASTF)
  • 7.1 Verify That the ASTF Meets Specified Requirements and That Features Behave As Expected
  • 7.2 Peer-Review All ASTF-Related Artifacts, Including Design, Development, and Test Cases
  • 7.3 Verify Requirements and Coverage
  • 7.4 Hold a Customer Review
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 8. Key 4: Continuously Track Progress-and Adjust Accordingly
  • 8.1 AST Program Tracking and Defect Prevention
  • 8.2 AST Metrics
  • 8.3 Root Cause Analysis
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 9. Key 5: Implement AST Processes
  • 9.1 AST Phases and Milestones
  • 9.2 AST Phase 1: Requirements Gathering-Analyze Automated Testing Needs
  • 9.3 AST Phase 2: Test Case Design and Development
  • 9.4 AST Phase 3: Automated Software Testing Framework (ASTF) and Test Script Development
  • 9.5 AST Phase 4: Automated Test Execution and Results Reporting
  • 9.6 AST Phase 5: Program Review and Assessment
  • 9.7 Virtual Quality Gates
  • 9.8 Process Measurement
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • 10. Key 6: Put the Right People on the Project-Know the Skill Sets Required
  • 10.1 Program Management
  • 10.2 Systems Engineering
  • 10.3 Software Development
  • 10.4 Configuration Management
  • 10.5 Quality Assurance
  • 10.6 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Summary
  • Notes
  • Appendices
  • A. Process Checklist
  • A.1 AST Phase 1: Requirements Gathering-Analyze Automated Testing Needs
  • A.2 AST Phase 2: Test Case Design and Development
  • A.3 AST Phase 3: Automated Software Testing Framework (ASTF) and Test Script Development
  • A.4 AST Phase 4: Automated Test Execution and Results Reporting
  • A.5 AST Phase 5: Program Review and Assessment
  • B. AST Applied to Various Testing Types
  • B.1 Security Testing
  • B.2 Soak Testing.
  • B.3 Concurrency Testing
  • B.4 Performance Testing
  • B.5 Code Coverage Testing
  • B.6 Unit Testing
  • Notes
  • C. The Right Tool for the Job
  • C.1 Requirements Management (RM)
  • C.2 Unit Testing Frameworks-Example Evaluation
  • C.3 Configuration Management-Example Evaluation
  • C.4 Defect Tracking-Example Evaluation
  • C.5 Security Testing
  • C.6 Automated Software Testing Framework (ASTF)-Example Evaluation
  • C.7 Other STL Support Tools
  • Notes
  • D. Case Study: An Automated Software Testing Framework (ASTF) Example
  • D.1 Key Design Features
  • D.2 Test Manager
  • D.3 More on Automated Test Case and Test Code Generation
  • D.4 Results Reporting
  • D.5 Automated Defect Reporting
  • Notes
  • Contributing Authors
  • Index.

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