Software unit testing

MUST READ Better software through debugging and unit testing LEARNING GUIDE - Bugs plague software project big and small, and today's complicated software makes debugging more difficult than ever. Let these tips, tutorials, podcasts and articles help you. Unit testing critical for improving software quality INTERVIEW - With unit testing, programmers can catch bugs early before they cause problems. It's important to encourage such testing and not scare programmers with extreme testing practices. Beautiful Code -- Chapter 7, Beautiful Tests TIP - This excerpt written by Alberto Savoia shows how a broad, creative approach to testing can not only eliminate bugs but help programmers do their jobs better. The Way of Testivus … or How to Complete Projects Ahead of Schedule E-BOOK - or How to Complete Projects Ahead of Schedule Here's a unique booklet that drives home the importance of software testing, particularly unit testing.

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	Six functional tests to ensure software quality Info-Tech Research Group, Special to SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 07 Mar 2008 SPECIAL REPORT - Six types of functional tests can be used to ensure the quality of the end product. Those tests include unit tests, functional tests, regression tests and acceptance tests.

	Parasoft's Adam Kolawa: Software quality is a continuous process SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 28 Nov 2007 ARTICLE - In order for software projects to succeed, development teams need a comprehensive infrastructure and adequate processes, says Parasoft CEO Adam Kolawa.

	Alberto Savoia sings the praises of software testing Business of Software blog | 20 Sep 2007 ARTICLE - Alberto Savoia wants to get all developers successfully unit testing their own code. In this interview, he talks about the effects of bad software and the benefits of testing.

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SOFTWARE UNIT TESTING EXPERTS
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	Unit testing in the enterprise: Five common myths dispelled Submitted By: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 01 May 2008 TIP - Andrew Chessin from Cisco dispels some of the myths that are keeping organizations from reaping the benefits of unit testing.

	How to approach JUnit for unit testing 27 Nov 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - JUnit is a useful tool for those conducting unit tests. Expert Mike Kelly explains how to begin using JUnit and recommends resources for those new to unit testing.

	Why Programs Fail: A Guide to Systematic Debugging -- Chapter 3, Making Programs Fail Submitted By: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 01 Oct 2007 TIP - Debugging software is a crucial and complex process. This free chapter explains how to use testing, such as functional and unit testing, in your debugging program.

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	Better software through debugging and unit testing SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 02 Nov 2007 LEARNING GUIDE - Bugs plague software project big and small, and today's complicated software makes debugging more difficult than ever. Let these tips, tutorials, podcasts and articles help you.

	Better software through debugging and unit testing -- Other useful resources SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 02 Nov 2007 LEARNING GUIDE - Here is a list of books, blogs and Web sites that can offer you more information on debugging, unit testing, XP and test-driven development.

	Better software through debugging and unit testing -- Unit testing, Extreme Programming and TDD SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 02 Nov 2007 LEARNING GUIDE - Unit testing is a key element of Extreme Programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD). These tips, tutorials and articles will help you further understanding unit testing.

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	Unit testing in an agile environment - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   11 SEP 2007, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Unit testing can help reduce the number of flaws in software. With more organizations moving to or considering agile development, however, there are certain things to keep in mind.

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	Make JUnit testing Java applications easier with Grester IBM developerWorks | 29 Apr 2008 BEST WEB LINK - This is an open source tool that may make unit testing easier for Java developers. There is a description of the tool and how it fits in with related tools, and instructions on configuring, building and installing Grester.

	Scalability and goal testing for developers DevX | 03 Apr 2008 BEST WEB LINK - Developers who test their own code -- and even those who don't -- should check out this article for tips on test coverage, manual testing, automation and available tools. The author walks through an automated scalability ...

	Working with Visual Studio Team Edition for Testers DevX.com | 19 Dec 2007 BEST WEB LINK - Learn how to test drive your code using VSTET to reduce post deployment bugs.

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	V-Model 09 Jul 2007 WORD - The V-Model, also called the Vee-Model, is a product-development process originally developed in Germany for government defense projects. It has become a common standard in software development. The V-Model gets its name from ...

	mock object 02 Mar 2007 WORD - A mock object is a simulated object that mimics the behavior of a real object in controlled ways. Mock objects are often employed in unit testing to scrutinize the performance of actual objects. In this context, an object is ...

	unit testing 13 Feb 2007 WORD - Unit testing is a software development process in which the smallest testable parts of an application, called units, are individually and independently scrutinized for proper operation. Unit testing is often automated but it ...

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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Software unit testing:  Software testing and quality assurance (QA) fundamentals, Software testing models and approaches (Context-driven, Factory, Analytic, Quality, IV&V), Software testing tools and frameworks, Software test design, Functional software testing, Software security testing and techniques, User acceptance testing, Software regression testing, Automated software testing, Software integration testing, Software performance, load and stress testing, Usability testing, Software security testing tools