Before presenting some software testing management strategies and methods, it is worth introducing the seven fundamental principles of software testing, which have been established over several years of experience. These principles can be used as a guideline for both software testing and coding activities.

Chapter Contents:

• 18.1 Software testing principles
• 18.2 Software testing strategies
• 18.3 A software testing process
• 18.3.1 Test planning, monitoring, and control
• 18.3.2 Test analysis
• 18.3.3 Test design
• 18.3.4 Test implementation
• 18.3.5 Test execution
• 18.3.6 Test evaluation exit criteria
• 18.3.7 Test closure
• 18.4 Test metrics
• 18.5 Defect management

Inspec keywords: program testing; software reliability

Other keywords: software coding activities; test management; defect management; software testing management

Subjects: Diagnostic, testing, debugging and evaluating systems; Software engineering techniques