Software Testing: An ISTQB-ISEB Foundation Guide

This practical guide provides insight into software testing, explaining the basic steps of the process and how to perform effective tests. It provides an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static. The book is ideal for those with a little experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge with industry-recognised techniques and theory. It supports the revised ISTQB – ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing providing self assessment exercises, guidance notes on the syllabus topics with worked examples and sample examination questions. This 2nd edition covers the 2010 update to the exam syllabus. “Succinctly and clearly written with no non-sense. An unreserved 5 for value for money” IT Training Magazine (referring to 1st edition)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The fundamentals of testing
Chapter 2 Life cycles
Chapter 3 Static testing
Chapter 4 Test design techniques
Chapter 5 Test management
Chapter 6 Tool support for testing
Chapter 7 The examination