Managing the Testing Process: Practical Tools and Techniques for Managing Hardware and Software Testing

by Rex Black

New edition of one of the most influential books on managing software and hardware testingIn this new edition of his top-selling book, Rex Black walks you through the steps necessary to manage rigorous testing programs of hardware and software. The preeminent expert in his field, Mr. Black draws upon years of experience as president of both the International and American Software Testing Qualifications boards to offer this extensive resource of all the standards, methods, and tools you'll need.The book covers core testing concepts and thoroughly examines the best test management practices and tools of leading hardware and software vendors. Step-by-step guidelines and real-world scenarios help you follow all necessary processes and avoid mistakes.Producing high-quality computer hardware and software requires careful, professional testing; "Managing the Testing Process, Third Edition" explains how to achieve that by following a disciplined set of carefully managed and monitored practices and processesThe book covers all standards, methods, and tools you need for projects large and smallPresents the business case for testing products and reviews the author's latest test assessmentsTopics include agile testing methods, risk-based testing, IEEE standards, ISTQB certification, distributed and outsourced testing, and moreOver 100 pages of new material and case studies have been added to this new editionIf you're responsible for managing testing in the real world, "Managing the Testing Process, Third Edition" is the valuable reference and guide you need.

Genres: Technical, Computer Science, Computers, Nonfiction, Ebooks, Reference

676 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I have not finished reading the whole book, and have only read the most relevant chapters here and there.

However, this is an excellent book from what I've read thus far.

Rex Black provides a breakdown and practical techniques on how to navigate the end-to-end testing process, including on outsourcing and how much to test. (Since it's not feasible to test everything.) The book is also well-structured.

Thankful for this high quality book, which was immensely useful even for someone not trained in software engineering like I am.

[Shenrx48 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good advice, but takes the perspective of the value of an independent test team that supports waterfall practices. Discusses Agile practices, but not a focus.

[Keith]

I have only read the introduction to the 1999 edition, so I don't think it would be fair to apply a star rating on that basis; however, that was enough for me to know and to note here that this original edition of the book is no longer practically useful as anything more than a historical marker of testing practices at the end of the 20th century. Try a newer edition, of which there appear to be several, if you're interested in the topic on a modern footing.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for software developers, testers and managers to gain a better understanding of how the testing process should be managed. This book comes out in straight forward way describing what is to be done and who is to do it and how.

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure this would be more useful for someone with a little more experience that I have... Plus, I don't have time for QA anymore. :(