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Gain an in-depth understanding of software testing management and process issues that are critical for delivering high-quality software on time and within budget. Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers those involved in building and maintaining complex, mission-critical software systems a flexible, risk-based process to improve their software testing capabilities. Whether your organization currently has a well-defined testing process or almost no … More >>
#1 by Wen Lei on March 10, 2010 - 1:25 pm
The book gives a complete view of what software testing is about. But as an experienced software testing professional, I find this book boring. And the book is written with words connected together. I don’t see the author’s own voice. It is more suitable for a text book, rather than a ‘book’ book.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by R. Drabick on March 10, 2010 - 1:39 pm
Are you a test engineer or test manager who wants/needs to learn how to improve testing? Then rush out and buy “Systematic Software Testing” by Rick Craig and Stefan Jaskiel. This is a book I wish I’d had when I started software testing in 1976. Though I was fortunate to take a seminar in Systematic Software Testing from Bill Hetzel (who was head of the firm that Rick works for) in 1981, this book documents refinements made in the course and provides a great reference to techniques and tools that will aid a dedicated test group. This book documents what Craig & Jaskiel call “preventive testing”, which I’ve always referred to as “lifecycle testing”. In short, testing starts with requirements reviews and test planning during the requirements phase of the development lifecycle, and goes on from there.
Craig & Jaskiel emphasize Risk Analysis and Risk-Based Testing, emphasize test planning and test design, and suggest a variety of techniques for test implementation and test execution. In addition, they offer valuable insights into the test organization, and tasks that should be performed by the test engineer and test manager. Finally, they provide a variety of templates from which you can develop your own test documentation, without having to reinvent the wheel.
If you want to test more effectively, wait no longer. Buy this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Adrian Boyer on March 10, 2010 - 4:09 pm
Although I am a Systems Engineer and therfore more interested in Acceptance and System level test I found this text to a very useful overview of software testing with much of relevance to systems test too. There is a also a very practical process to follow as well as much real world experience and practical advice in this test. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by T. Harris on March 10, 2010 - 4:34 pm
I rarely recommend a book just from skimming it, but “Systematic Software Testing” is an exception. I ordered it based on references from other good books and 5-star reviews on the Internet, to see if it would live up to its reputation. It does. “Systematic Software Testing” is a comprehensive but easy-to-read book on all aspects of software testing. And you don’t have to read everything at once — pick a topic and chapter that interests you and start there. You will be glad you did.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Ross Collard on March 10, 2010 - 4:34 pm
Other reviewers have already eloquently exprssed their opinions at length, so I want to briefly concur the book is a valuable tutorial and reference.
What I like –
1. Easy to read and grasp for a fairly dry technical subject. The anecdotes and “war stories” are very helpful. The sequence and flow is logical, making the book easier to use.
2. Very practical and applicable.
3. Excellent insights IMO from people who have “been there, done that”.
Rating: 5 / 5