Testing and QA

HIGHLIGHTS

	The benefits of testing software by project phase TIP - There's something to be said for including testing in all phases of the SDLC. Here's a look at the advantages and how this approach could improve your software development.
	Software testing deliverables: From test plans to status reports TIP - Core sets of deliverable are required for any testing phase, such as test plan, test case, defect documentation and status report. This tip outlines what is required for each.
	Learning Guide: Application security testing techniques LEARNING GUIDE - Testing applications for security purposes is such a basic yet important safety measure. Explore your options in this application security testing learning guide.
	Managing the Testing Process: Practical Tools and Techniques for Managing Hardware and Software Testing, 2nd Edition -- Chapter 2, The Test Plan TIP - Writing a test plan gives you a chance to collect your thoughts and create a method for tackling your tasks. This excerpt offers a practical approach to writing test plans.

SUBTOPICS

	Software testing & QA fundamentals Software testing and quality assurance (QA) fundamentals addressed in news, tips and expert advice to help software project managers, software testers and QA engineers understand the basics of software testing.
	Software testing models and approaches Tips and advice on software testing models and approaches to help software testers and QA engineers find flaws in software.
	Software testing tools and frameworks Software testing tools and frameworks news, tips and advice to help software development teams effectively test software.
	Software test design Learn how to design software tests with these articles, tutorials and tips. Find expert advice on the basics of writing test plans, test cases, defect documents and status reports.
	Unit testing Software unit testing resources to help software testers make sure individual modules or units of source code work properly.
	Integration testing Software integration testing resources to help software testers understand how to test modules as a group.
	Functional testing These functional software testing resources help software testers determine how well the system executes the software functions it is supposed to execute.
	Security testing Software security testing news, tips and expert advice to help software testers and development teams find and repair vulnerabilities.
	Software security testing tools Tips, news and expert advice for software testers and development teams on how to select and effectively use software security and Web application security testing tools.
	Performance, load and stress testing Software performance, load and stress testing resources to help software testers ensure software operates properly when put into use.
	User acceptance testing User acceptance testing tips and advice to help software testers ensure that the software meets the users' requirements.
	Usability testing Usability testing tips and advice to help software testers determine how well users are able to work with the software created.
	Regression testing Software regression testing tips and advice to help testers ensure that older programming works with software changes.
	Automated software testing News, tips and advice on automated software testing tools and technologies to help software development teams streamline their testing.

	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Testing and QA:  Software Process Models and Methodologies, Software Requirements, Software Maintenance, Software Project Management

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