Software Testing and Continuous Quality Improvement

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Software testing is often assumed to rely on clearly defined requirements and standards, yet it is usually conducted against changing and sometimes inaccurate requirements. The third edition of a bestselling reference provides a continuous quality framework for software testing in both structured and unstructured environments, facilitating the creation of meaningful test cases for systems with evolving requirements. This revised edition offers a comprehensive perspective on software testing as part of project management, highlighting the importance of testing and quality goals early in development. It covers testing in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), the fundamentals of a Testing Center of Excellence (COE), and agile development testing. Updated sections on test effort estimation place greater emphasis on testing metrics, while the book explores functional testing and the impact of shifting business strategies on application development. New chapters focus on process, application, and organizational metrics. Many IT organizations struggle with software testing issues without adequate preparation. This edition includes an updated list of free software tools and a checklist to help choose the best tools for your organization, equipping you to effectively tackle testing challenges in a way that benefits your business.