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This instructional text by Spillner (computer science, Bremen U. of Applied Sciences, Germany), Linz (CEO, imbus AG, a German software testing services company), and Schaefer (an independent consultant in software testing in Norway) covers the information corresponding to the foundational level of the certification syllabus of the International Software Qualifications Board, which was published in 2005. The material is presented in six chapters that discuss the basics of software testing, testing in the software cycle, static testing, test design techniques for dynamic analysis, test management, and test tools. Distributed in the US by O'Reilly Media. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"Professional testing of software is an essential task that requires a profound knowledge of testing techniques. The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) has developed a universally accepted, international qualification scheme aimed at software and system testing professionals, and has created the Syllabi and Tests for the "Certified Tester." Today about 300,000 people have taken the ISTQB certification exams. The authors of Software Testing Foundations, 4th Edition, are among thecreators of the Certified Tester Syllabus and are currently active in the ISTQB. This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition covers the "Foundations Level" (entry level) and teaches the most important methods of software testing. It is designed for self-study and provides the information necessary to pass the Certified Tester-Foundations Level exam, version 2011, as defined by the ISTQB. Also in this new edition, technical terms have been precisely stated according to the recently revised and updated ISTQB glossary. Topics covered: Fundamentals of Testing Testing and the Software Lifecycle Static and Dynamic Testing Techniques Test Management Test Tools Also mentioned are some updates to the syllabus that are due in 2015"--
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