Improving Software Testing

Technical and Organizational Developments
2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-27463-3
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 283 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Information Systems

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Majchrzak, Tim A.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Wirtschaftsinformatik, SAP, IT-Management
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Software Engineering Softwaretests & Prüfsoftware

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.