Today component engineering is gaining substantial interest in the software engineering community. Although a lot of research effort has been devoted to analysis methods and design strategies of component-based software a few papers address the testing of component-based software. The paper identifies and classifies the testing issues of software components...

Sometimes the toughest thing about testing is deciding how long it will take and what resources it will require. Read about techniques including Divide and Conquer to make this part of the job easier....

Everyone knows the job market is tough these days. So how does an entry-level tester compete against more experienced software professionals In this week s column Danny Faught offers a three-dimensional strategy for gaining the upper hand in your quest for a testing career....

When the system test lead reports on the state" of the software it should be done in a consistent manner it should be concise it should be accurate. Most important it should be meaningful. This paper includes a one-page template that helps you accomplish just that....

Why do some testers get a much better response from development than others Part of the answer lies in the defect report. Following a few simple rules can smooth the way for a much more productive environment. The objective is not to write the perfect defect report but to write an effective defect report that conveys the proper message gets the job...

The way you report test status can impact both real and perceived effectiveness. Here s how to master the upward and outward management of communicating test progress and results....

Suppose we have done a risk analysis and all tests for all test stages are related to a risk. We can obviously say at the start of system test execution that none of the test objectives have been met. Because test objectives all relate to a single risk we can therefore say At the start of test execution we presume that all the risks to be addressed...

White Paper Evaluating a bug tracking system requires that you understand how specific features such as configurable workflow and customizable fields relate to your requirements and your current bug tracking process. This white paper provides tips and guidelines for evaluating features and explains how these features fit into a defect tracking process....

In this paper Rajesh talks about the awareness of defect prevention by analyzing issues and presenting solutions to issues in order to achieve a quality culture within an organization....

Everyone knows that it is the responsibility of the tester not only to find and report bugs but also to manage and handle bugs efficiently until they have been fixed. How do you form an opinion about the nature of a software error and estimate the merit of that error Though it may look easy in reality it is not. In this article the author describes...

There seemed to be a disjoint between development and test groups. There were four things that became very obvious to me that were necessary to get better organized 1. To have a common set of ground rules on the test progress defect reporting and verification. 2. Be able to convey how is testing going on a frequent basis. 3. Be able to determine...

Using the right tools for the job is always important; with tools that become components of your software production line it is critical. Perforce is a version control system with ready hooks for integration into bug tracking systems. The author explains the advantages of using Perforce and why you should consider it for your team....

Tracking test results is one of the fundamental tasks that your software testing organization must perform to be successful. Explore how a customized database can enhance that process....

This article highlights four keys to getting better organized 1. A common set of ground rules on the test progress defect reporting and verification; 2. The ability to convey how your team’ s testing is going--on a frequent basis; 3. Knowing what needs to be tested--and being able to stand behind the reasons why; 4. Maintaining good communication...

Test managers often feel that while somebody might be in control of schedules or resources they certainly are not. An experienced test manager shares ways to develop and use professional influence to help the test group. Communicating needs and problems Identifying and strategically utilizing your value...