Software Testing – A Practical Approach

Today’s businesses have become software dependent. The software systems play an important role in the success of these businesses. The software systems are developed by taking into account the requirements of individual organizations. Organizations cannot afford to use a system which does not conform to their requirements or which does not work correctly as this might prove to be an impediment to the growth. So how do the software companies make sure that the software systems are developed as per the requirements of an organization and that these systems work correctly? The answer lies in the process of software testing. Software testing ensures that the software systems are efficient, without errors, scalable and as per the organizational requirements. So, for every software industry professional or aspirant, it is important to understand the software testing process completely. This text provides an insight into software testing in a practical way and discusses all the recent developments in the area of software testing and quality assurance. The book also illustrates the specific kinds of problems that the software developer may encounter every day. The book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer science and engineering for a course in software testing.