Improving software testing: technical and organizational developments

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 oftesting. 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 arehighlighted. Thirdly, embedding testing into e-assessment of programming exercises is described. Cutting edge research. Brief yet comprehensive introduction to software testing. Rather easy to read. INDICE: 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.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-27463-3
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 160
• Fecha Publicación: 29/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés