Bringing testing into the fold [software testing]

An architectural model for software testing lesson learned systems

“…This is probably caused to some extent by the fact that the knowledge associated with software testing has certain peculiarities. First, most testers are self-taught; many have never read a book on the subject [29], and testers seldom receive the lifelong training necessary to effectively do their jobs [30], as there appears to be a belief that testers do not require any specialized training [31]. In actual fact, test jobs are often consolation prizes for people not considered good enough to be recruited as software developers [29].…”

Enhancing the process of testing object-oriented systems

“…The testing procedure searches for input to trigger test cases for object state, object transition, condition transition, and DeMillo95] discussed the interpretation o f the Frankl-Weyuker Model for test criteria selection [DeMillo95]. applied mutation analysis on C and stressed the need to use decision coverage [Berard96]. emphasized the problem that testing is done with 'too little planning by people with too little training' and encouraged management involvement.…”