Author : Stamelos, Ioannis G.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 2007-02-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1599042185
"This book provides the research and instruction used to develop and implement software quickly, in small iteration cycles, and in close cooperation with the customer in an adaptive way, making it possible to react to changes set by the constant changing business environment. It presents four values explaining extreme programming (XP), the most widely adopted agile methodology"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Manfred Baumgartner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3030732096
This book is written by testers for testers. In ten chapters, the authors provide answers to key questions in agile projects. They deal with cultural change processes for agile testing, with questions regarding the approach and organization of software testing, with the use of methods, techniques and tools, especially test automation, and with the redefined role of the tester in agile projects. The first chapter describes the cultural change brought about by agile development. In the second chapter, which addresses agile process models such as Scrum and Kanban, the authors focus on the role of quality assurance in agile development projects. The third chapter deals with the agile test organization and the positioning of testing in an agile team. Chapter 4 discusses the question of whether an agile tester should be a generalist or a specialist. In Chapter 5, the authors turn to the methods and techniques of agile testing, emphasizing the differences from traditional, phase-oriented testing. In Chapter 6, they describe which documents testers still need to create in an agile project. Next, Chapter 7 explains the efficient use of test automation, which is particularly important in agile development, as it is the main instrument for project acceleration and is necessary to support state-of-the-art DevOps approaches and Continuous Integration. Chapter 8 then adds examples from test tool practice extending test automation to include test management functionality. Chapter 9 is dedicated to training and its importance, emphasizing the role of employee training in getting started with agile development. Finally, Chapter 10 summarizes the results of the agile journey in general with a special focus on testing. To make the aspects described even more tangible, the specific topics of this book are accompanied by the description of experiences from concrete software development projects of various organizations. The examples demonstrate that different approaches can lead to solutions that meet the specific challenges of agile projects.
Author : Syed Hassan Shah
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 43,18 MB
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3668746079
Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Computer Science - Software, grade: 3.5, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (Dubai Campus), course: Independent Study, language: English, abstract: Quality Assurance activities, in software development, are the backbone of any software development. Quality Assurance activities are not only responsible of product quality, but also for process development quality. In conventional software development Quality Assurance is looked after by a separate team. As the trends of software development moved towards Agile development, Quality Assurance activities also got changed. In Agile development developers perform most of the activities such as close collaboration among developer team; onsite customer and Test Developers. Test Driven Development is the approaches in agile development to achieve better product quality. In this study I highlighted the importance of Quality Assurance in different Agile methodologies. Mindset of Agile development always revolves around product quality but there is much work to be done to impart quality of process in agile development to get it standardized and more organized product. Quality Assurance activities remain centric and focused to testing. In this study I have compared different Agile methodologies and also highlighted the factors of Quality Assurance in each Agile method which can be improve overall software development of any product using Agile method. I proposed to add an extra layer of Quality Assurance in Agile projects. Purpose of inserting an extra layer, is to use the knowledge of Quality Assurance experts to achieve quality product in development process which will results in higher level of product quality.
Author : Tilo Linz
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 24,58 MB
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1492001538
These days, more and more software development projects are being carried out using agile methods like Scrum. Agile software development promises higher software quality, a shorter time to market, and improved focus on customer needs. However, the transition to working within an agile methodology is not easy. Familiar processes and procedures change drastically. Software testing and software quality assurance have a crucial role in ensuring that a software development team, department, or company successfully implements long-term agile development methods and benefits from this framework. This book discusses agile methodology from the perspective of software testing and software quality assurance management. Software development managers, project managers, and quality assurance managers will obtain tips and tricks on how to organize testing and assure quality so that agile projects maintain their impact. Professional certified testers and software quality assurance experts will learn how to work successfully within agile software teams and how best to integrate their expertise. Topics include: Agile methodology and classic process models How to plan an agile project Unit tests and test first approach Integration testing and continuous integration System testing and test nonstop Quality management and quality assurance Also included are five case studies from the manufacturing, online-trade, and software industry as well as test exercises for self-assessment. This book covers the new ISTQB Syllabus for Agile Software Testing and is a relevant resource for all students and trainees worldwide who plan to undertake this ISTQB certification.
Author : Lisa Crispin
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,20 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0321534468
Crispin and Gregory define agile testing and illustrate the tester's role with examples from real agile teams. They teach you how to use the agile testing quadrants to identify what testing is needed, who should do it, and what tools might help. The book chronicles an agile software development iteration from the viewpoint of a tester and explains the seven key success factors of agile testing.
Author : Anthony Baah
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781543904543
Quality is not the sole responsibility of QA. If the whole team doesn't take quality seriously, the release of new features will always be delayed or worse, buggy software gets released. I have heard many people referring to QA as just a testing entity, which possibly means QA does nothing within the agile environment other than testing. In addition, speaking of agile software development QA, some people may also think that it is just for monitoring agile software development processes, or doing testing only on the project. In Agile Quality Assurance, Anthony Baah shows clear evidence of the benefits for using agile QA in the software development concept and the Quality. QA acts as a liaison between the agile team and the business to ensure agile development policy and practices are adhered to. The agile QA provides the agile system engineering lifecycle expertise and guidance to the business people, release management and stakeholders. The team ensures that all the systems of the project go through the agile system engineering lifecycle process successfully. - PART I: Overview: Transitioning into Agile Transformation o Chapter 1 Agile Software Development Approach Transformation o Chapter 2 What QA Team Stands For in Agile Software Development o Chapter 3 The Evolving Role of QA o Chapter 4 QA and the Agile Development o Chapter 5 Scaling Agile QA o Chapter 6 QA - Risks And Cost Reduction in Agile Software Development - PART II: Agile Methodology: The Big Picture of Agile QA o Chapter 7 The Whole Team Approach o Chapter 8 Agile QA vs Test Plans or Test Cases o Chapter 9 Agile QA to Determine if Testing Is Done o Chapter 10 Agile QA vs Acceptance Criteria Development and Review o Chapter 11 Tracking Production Defects - Agile QA o Chapter 12 Improving Communication between Agile QA and Development Teams This book will help you clearly understand the benefits obtained from Agile QA. QA team has the ability to contribute to improving agile work practices within the team environment, ensuring software development efficiency that helps to bring about competitive advantage within the agile software development organization. All these are accomplished by the team's techniques utilized in finding escaped defects before they get into production environment. There are three hats QA wears which determine the type of helpful roles played in the agile software development. These include quality analyst to know the right things, quality assurer to build quality in, and quality ambassador to indicate if the whole agile team cares
Author : Lisa Crispin
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 12,93 MB
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0321616936
Testing is a key component of agile development. The widespread adoption of agile methods has brought the need for effective testing into the limelight, and agile projects have transformed the role of testers. Much of a tester’s function, however, remains largely misunderstood. What is the true role of a tester? Do agile teams actually need members with QA backgrounds? What does it really mean to be an “agile tester?” Two of the industry’s most experienced agile testing practitioners and consultants, Lisa Crispin and Janet Gregory, have teamed up to bring you the definitive answers to these questions and many others. In Agile Testing, Crispin and Gregory define agile testing and illustrate the tester’s role with examples from real agile teams. They teach you how to use the agile testing quadrants to identify what testing is needed, who should do it, and what tools might help. The book chronicles an agile software development iteration from the viewpoint of a tester and explains the seven key success factors of agile testing. Readers will come away from this book understanding How to get testers engaged in agile development Where testers and QA managers fit on an agile team What to look for when hiring an agile tester How to transition from a traditional cycle to agile development How to complete testing activities in short iterations How to use tests to successfully guide development How to overcome barriers to test automation This book is a must for agile testers, agile teams, their managers, and their customers.
Author : Stephan Goericke
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3030295095
This open access book, published to mark the 15th anniversary of the International Software Quality Institute (iSQI), is intended to raise the profile of software testers and their profession. It gathers contributions by respected software testing experts in order to highlight the state of the art as well as future challenges and trends. In addition, it covers current and emerging technologies like test automation, DevOps, and artificial intelligence methodologies used for software testing, before taking a look into the future. The contributing authors answer questions like: "How is the profession of tester currently changing? What should testers be prepared for in the years to come, and what skills will the next generation need? What opportunities are available for further training today? What will testing look like in an agile world that is user-centered and fast-paced? What tasks will remain for testers once the most important processes are automated?" iSQI has been focused on the education and certification of software testers for fifteen years now, and in the process has contributed to improving the quality of software in many areas. The papers gathered here clearly reflect the numerous ways in which software quality assurance can play a critical role in various areas. Accordingly, the book will be of interest to both professional software testers and managers working in software testing or software quality assurance.
Author : Gerardus Blokdyk
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 2017-07-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781974026616
How do you determine the key elements that affect Agile Software Development Quality Assurance workforce satisfaction? how are these elements determined for different workforce groups and segments? How will the Agile Software Development Quality Assurance team and the organization measure complete success of Agile Software Development Quality Assurance? Is a fully trained team formed, supported, and committed to work on the Agile Software Development Quality Assurance improvements? Will team members perform Agile Software Development Quality Assurance work when assigned and in a timely fashion? How do we maintain Agile Software Development Quality Assurance's Integrity? Defining, designing, creating, and implementing a process to solve a business challenge or meet a business objective is the most valuable role... In EVERY company, organization and department. Unless you are talking a one-time, single-use project within a business, there should be a process. Whether that process is managed and implemented by humans, AI, or a combination of the two, it needs to be designed by someone with a complex enough perspective to ask the right questions. Someone capable of asking the right questions and step back and say, 'What are we really trying to accomplish here? And is there a different way to look at it?' For more than twenty years, The Art of Service's Self-Assessments empower people who can do just that - whether their title is marketer, entrepreneur, manager, salesperson, consultant, business process manager, executive assistant, IT Manager, CxO etc... - they are the people who rule the future. They are people who watch the process as it happens, and ask the right questions to make the process work better. This book is for managers, advisors, consultants, specialists, professionals and anyone interested in Agile Software Development Quality Assurance assessment. All the tools you need to an in-depth Agile Software Development Quality Assurance Self-Assessment. Featuring 618 new and updated case-based questions, organized into seven core areas of process design, this Self-Assessment will help you identify areas in which Agile Software Development Quality Assurance improvements can be made. In using the questions you will be better able to: - diagnose Agile Software Development Quality Assurance projects, initiatives, organizations, businesses and processes using accepted diagnostic standards and practices - implement evidence-based best practice strategies aligned with overall goals - integrate recent advances in Agile Software Development Quality Assurance and process design strategies into practice according to best practice guidelines Using a Self-Assessment tool known as the Agile Software Development Quality Assurance Scorecard, you will develop a clear picture of which Agile Software Development Quality Assurance areas need attention. Included with your purchase of the book is the Agile Software Development Quality Assurance Self-Assessment downloadable resource, which contains all questions and Self-Assessment areas of this book in a ready to use Excel dashboard, including the self-assessment, graphic insights, and project planning automation - all with examples to get you started with the assessment right away. Access instructions can be found in the book. You are free to use the Self-Assessment contents in your presentations and materials for customers without asking us - we are here to help.
Author : Janet Gregory
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 1409 pages
File Size : 41,42 MB
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0134190637
A Comprehensive Collection of Agile Testing Best Practices: Two Definitive Guides from Leading Pioneers Janet Gregory and Lisa Crispin haven’t just pioneered agile testing, they have also written two of the field’s most valuable guidebooks. Now, you can get both guides in one indispensable eBook collection: today’s must-have resource for all agile testers, teams, managers, and customers. Combining comprehensive best practices and wisdom contained in these two titles, The Agile Testing Collection will help you adapt agile testing to your environment, systematically improve your skills and processes, and strengthen engagement across your entire development team. The first title, Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams, defines the agile testing discipline and roles, and helps you choose, organize, and use the tools that will help you the most. Writing from the tester’s viewpoint, Gregory and Crispin chronicle an entire agile software development iteration, and identify and explain seven key success factors of agile testing. The second title, More Agile Testing: Learning Journeys for the Whole Team, addresses crucial emerging issues, shares evolved practices, and covers key issues that delivery teams want to learn more about. It offers powerful new insights into continuous improvement, scaling agile testing across teams and the enterprise, overcoming pitfalls of automation, testing in regulated environments, integrating DevOps practices, and testing mobile/embedded and business intelligence systems. The Agile Testing Collection will help you do all this and much more. Customize agile testing processes to your needs, and successfully transition to them Organize agile teams, clarify roles, hire new testers, and quickly bring them up to speed Engage testers in agile development, and help agile team members improve their testing skills Use tests and collaborate with business experts to plan features and guide development Design automated tests for superior reliability and easier maintenance Plan “just enough,” balancing small increments with larger feature sets and the entire system Test to identify and mitigate risks, and prevent future defects Perform exploratory testing using personas, tours, and test charters with session- and thread-based techniques Help testers, developers, and operations experts collaborate on shortening feedback cycles with continuous integration and delivery Both guides in this collection are thoroughly grounded in the authors’ extensive experience, and supported by examples from actual projects. Now, with both books integrated into a single, easily searchable, and cross-linked eBook, you can learn from their experience even more easily.
