Improving Software Testing: Technical and Organizational Developments

di Tim A. Majchrzak (Autore)

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, 2012

?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.

• Autore: Tim A. Majchrzak
• Editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
• Collana: SpringerBriefs in Information Systems
• Anno: 2012
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 160 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 155 mm
• EAN: 9783642274633

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