Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach by Bret Pettichord, Cem Kaner, James Bach, Brett Pettichord

Synopsis

Some 300 detailed suggestions are compiled for conducting successful software testing projects, revealing how to manage projects and how to steer clear of common mistakes. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by a detailed explanation or example, with topics ranging from test design, automation, and management, to testing strategies and bug reporting. Advice is given on matching the recommended practices to the circumstances of a particular project. Cem teaches computer sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

CEM KANER, JD, PhD, is a professor of computer sciences at Florida Institute of Technology. He also consults on technical and management issues, and practices law within the software development community. He is the lead author of two books, Testing Computer Software and Bad Software (both from Wiley).
JAMES BACH is founder and principal consultant of Satisfice, Inc., a software testing and quality assurance company. His experience with competitive software development in leading Silicon Valley companies, such as Apple and Borland, led him to specialize in such aspects of the craft as "good enough" quality, risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and other techniques that require skill and judgment. He has also served as Chief Scientist at Software Testing Labs.
BRET PETTICHORD works as an independent consultant and edits the popular Software Testing Hotlist at testinghotlist.com. A frequent speaker and writer, he is also the founder of the Austin Workshop on Test Automation.