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How to define a test strategy
Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 18 Oct 2007
EXPERT RESPONSE - Having a test strategy can facilitate the testing process. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to define a test strategy and to what extent developers should be involved.
How to do integration testing
Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 18 Oct 2007
EXPERT RESPONSE - The top-down and bottom-up approaches for integration testing are both critical. Expert John Overbaugh explains the differences between them and the reasons for their importance.
How to design test cases from use cases
Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 26 Sep 2007
EXPERT RESPONSE - Use cases can be very helpful when designing test cases. Expert Mike Kelly explains how testers can mine use cases for information and which testing techniques are most effective.
How to conduct regression tests
Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 03 Oct 2007
EXPERT RESPONSE - If regression testing is part of your test plan, here is some advice you should follow. Expert Mike Kelly explains how to properly conduct regression tests.

AUTOMATED SOFTWARE TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
How to use tools for system integration testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - Using tools for system integration testing demands an understanding of how integration testing works. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to use available technologies to successfully perform system testing.
How Google developed the Chrome Web browser
Q A INTERVIEW - Google's Darin Fisher, a software engineer on the Chrome project, talks about how the Web browser was developed and tested. Agility, speed, and testing were all critical.
Functional testing of Web services
BLOGS - Learn about the process, functionality and requirements for effective automated testing of Web services.
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SOFTWARE INTEGRATION TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
How to use tools for system integration testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - Using tools for system integration testing demands an understanding of how integration testing works. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to use available technologies to successfully perform system testing.
An approach to integration testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - Integration testing can be thought of as the measurement of disagreements among parts of a system. Expert Mike Kelly explains how this approach to integration testing can be used.
Unit, integration testing first steps toward SOA quality
TIP - When it comes to quality SOA applications, many people play a role. Developers begin the testing effort with unit testing, followed by testers doing integration testing.
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SOFTWARE REGRESSION TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
Use functional and regression testing to validate SOA solutions
TIP - David W. Johnson explains how to use functional and regression testing to validate that SOA solutions deliver the business functionality required.
How to determine test coverage
EXPERT RESPONSE - Software testers can't cover everything in their scripts, but there are methods for selecting and prioritizing areas for testing. Expert Mike Kelly discusses how testers can determine coverage using the resources they have.
Regression test cases in safety-critical software
TIP - When writing test cases for regression testing in safety-critical software, it is important to consider all angles. Expert Baher Malek outlines what testers should include.
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SOFTWARE TEST DESIGN from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
Choosing code coverage tools
EXPERT RESPONSE - Code coverage is an important aspect of software testing, so how do you choose the right tool? Testing expert Mike Kelly discusses tools he's used what points testers should consider when it comes to code coverage.
Performance testing and experimental design
EXPERT RESPONSE - One-factor experimental design may have a place in performance testing, but testers should be careful with this approach. Testing expert Mike Kelly provides tips for those interested in experimental design.
How to test software with dynamic requirements
EXPERT RESPONSE - Testers cannot assume that requirements will be well-defined and static. Testing expert Mike Kelly explains how to work with dynamic requirements to create responsive tests.
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SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) FUNDAMENTALS from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
How to match the test environment to the production environment
EXPERT RESPONSE - Testers often find a gulf between test results in a test environment and test results in a production environment. Testing expert John Overbaugh offers strategies for ensuring that test results in different environments ...
Software testing methodologies should match context
EXPERT RESPONSE - Software testers have a variety of methodologies from which they can choose. Expert Mike Kelly advises testers on how to pick a methodology that works for a testing team's particular needs.
Software testers are not helpless
TIP - Certain testers exhibit a victim mentality that hurts their work, notes Scott Barber. Combating these feelings of helplessness is a necessity for responsible testers.
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SOFTWARE TESTING MODELS AND APPROACHES (CONTEXT-DRIVEN, FACTORY, ANALYTIC, QUALITY, IV&V) from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
Test development can be agile, too
ARTICLE - Agile test development can occur even if a project follows the waterfall methodology, Hans Buwalda told attendees at the recent Software Test and Performance Conference.
Software testing methodologies should match context
EXPERT RESPONSE - Software testers have a variety of methodologies from which they can choose. Expert Mike Kelly advises testers on how to pick a methodology that works for a testing team's particular needs.
Software testing on an agile project: How to get started
TIP - What does it take to be a successful software tester on an agile project? Mike Kelly and David Christiansen explain.
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SOFTWARE TESTING TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
How to use tools for system integration testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - Using tools for system integration testing demands an understanding of how integration testing works. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to use available technologies to successfully perform system testing.
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD, and Eclipse -- Ch. 1
TIP - Chapter 1 of The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD, and Eclipse presents an overview of the debugging process and the role of debugging tools.
Choosing code coverage tools
EXPERT RESPONSE - Code coverage is an important aspect of software testing, so how do you choose the right tool? Testing expert Mike Kelly discusses tools he's used what points testers should consider when it comes to code coverage.
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SOFTWARE UNIT TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
An approach to integration testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - Integration testing can be thought of as the measurement of disagreements among parts of a system. Expert Mike Kelly explains how this approach to integration testing can be used.
The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD, and Eclipse -- Ch. 1
TIP - Chapter 1 of The Art of Debugging with GDB, DDD, and Eclipse presents an overview of the debugging process and the role of debugging tools.
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship, Chapter 1 -- What Is Clean Code?
TIP - Agile software development calls on developers to write clean code, according to Robert "Uncle Bob" Martin. This free chapter introduces the concepts and methods of clean code.
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USABILITY TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
zenware
WORD - Zenware refers to application programs that function with a minimum of superfluous user intervention... (Continued)
uTest pilots on-demand software testing, QA service
ARTICLE - Through uTest, companies can get on-demand QA and software testing services from a global community of testers. The first pilot starts in March 2008.
Test software with a user perspective
TIP - When testing software you need to think beyond how users are intended to use software. Think also about how they could misuse it.
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USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com
Overcoming user acceptance testing difficulties
TIP - Often there are difficulties with user acceptance testing (UAT). Robin F. Goldsmith explains some of the problems and provides tips for successful UAT.
Running UAT and system testing in parallel
EXPERT RESPONSE - Conducting user acceptance testing and system testing at the same time may or may not be a good choice. Expert Baher Malek discusses the factors that testers need to consider when attempting a parallel UAT process.
Test metrics and use case coverage during testing
EXPERT RESPONSE - When using use cases to drive testing, it's important to understand that there are no industry standards for coverage. Testing expert Mike Kelly explains how testers should approach dubious metrics.
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