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Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach -- Chapter 3, Testing Techniques

Cem Kaner, James Bach and Bret Pettichord
02.12.2007
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As a registered member of SearchSoftwareQuality.com, you're entitled to a complimentary copy of Chapter 3 of Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach written by Cem Kaner, James Bach and Bret Pettichord and published by John Wiley & Sons Inc. "Chapter 3, Testing Techniques" presents a classification system for testing techniques -- called the Five-fold Testing System -- and describes five techniques for you to use in your software testing life.

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experts lend you their wisdom and years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakes in testing software. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when and why of the testing lesson.

More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features the following:

>> Read Chapter 3: Testing Techniques.

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