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Software Testing School



Welcome to SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing School. This free, multimedia school will address software testing from the basics of understanding the different types of software tests to more advanced testing skills of planning and documenting software tests, as well as deciding on testing models and methods. Those who go through the entire school will gain a strong understanding of what is involved in a test project and how to apply those practices to their own projects.

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The A-B-C's of software testing models (Lesson 3: Testing approaches for different models/methodologies)
Which software testing model and method is right for you? (Lesson 3: Testing approaches for different models/methodologies)
Documenting your software test project (Lesson 2: Software test design and planning)


LESSON 1: MAKING SENSE OF SOFTWARE TESTS

In this lesson, software testing expert Karen N. Johnson reviews the types of tests software testers are involved in, as well as testing conducted by developers. Karen's Webcast explains 21 types of tests so that you can better choose which type of testing is right for your project. She follows that with a technical tip on the benefits of testing software by phase.
LEARN MORE: LESSON 1: MAKING SENSE OF SOFTWARE TESTS


LESSON 2: SOFTWARE TEST DESIGN AND PLANNING

Planning and designing tests helps you plan your test project. This lesson reviews types of test documentation and explains the components of each type. For example, what is a test plan and what sections and information belong in a test plan? Expert testers Mike Kelly and Karen N. Johnson team up for this lesson. In their Webcast, they review how to plan your software test project. Mike and Karen then turn their attention toward documenting software test projects in a technical tip.
LEARN MORE: LESSON 2: SOFTWARE TEST DESIGN AND PLANNING


LESSON 3: TESTING APPROACHES FOR DIFFERENT MODELS/METHODOLOGIES

This lesson, conducted by testing expert Scott Barber, illustrates the benefits and disadvantages of various models and methods of testing. It also helps to answer the questions: What method of testing should I use? What models are available? What models make sense for different types of testing? Scott begins with a Webcast to help you determine what testing method and model is right for you.
LEARN MORE: LESSON 3: TESTING APPROACHES FOR DIFFERENT MODELS/METHODOLOGIES





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