I am a Bug [Hardcover]

Robert Sabourin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1999

"I am a Bug" is a picture book which explains some important aspects of sotware development using metaphors related to bugs! A parent working in the software business can read I am a Bug to a young child and explain what they do at work!

I am a Bug was written by Robert Sabourin and illustrated by his 12 year old daughter Catherine. It was written for parents to read with their young children (3 to 8) but it presents some important messages to software development professionals of all ages.

Each page of I am a Bug has large print text at the top which can be read by younger children, an illustration and text at the bottom of the page which the parent can read to the child.

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About the Author

Robert Sabourin has been involved in all aspects of development, testing and management of software engineering projects since graduating from McGillUniversity in 1982. He is the Director of Research and Development at Purkinje Inc, a Montreal based International firm specialized in developing medical software. Robert was the Manager of Software Development at Alis Technologies for overten years. He has built several successful software development teams and champions the implementation of "light effective process" to achieve excellence in delivering timely commercial quality software solutions.

Robert is a frequent guest lecturer at McGill University where he relates theoretical aspects of Software Engineering to real world examples and demonstrations. Recently Robert has completed a short book illustrated by his daughter Catherine. "I Am a Bug" ISBN 0-9685774-0-7 uses the style of a children's book to explain elements of the software development process in a fun easy to read format.

Robert has been the author of several papers and presentations relating to software development at a number of international conferences. (including Software Quality Week 1999 in Belgium in November of 1999 where he will be presenting a tutorial about bug priority and severity)

Robert is married with three children and lives in Roxboro Quebec Canada (a beautiful suberb of Montreal).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Robert Sabourin (July 31, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0968577407
• ISBN-13: 978-0968577400
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,330,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am a Bug, February 7, 2000

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kb (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I am a Bug (Hardcover)

Granted the purpose of this book was to explain software development to his children, but anyone who would like a 100,000 foot overview of software quality assurance and development would enjoy this quick read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best software testing book out there!, February 5, 2007

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QualityFrog "Ben" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I am a Bug (Hardcover)

Great for explaining software testing to children, mothers, and executives. :-)

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids!, January 18, 2010

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P. Carvalho (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I am a Bug (Hardcover)

I picked up this book when my kids were young and showed an interest in what I did for a living as a software tester. What I found was more than I expected. This book captures some of the more difficult concepts in the software profession using simple drawings and statements. As a result, I have also used this book when teaching software testing to people who are new to the profession.

This book is a gold mine for visual learners looking for simple ways to communicate some of the important challenges facing software testers and quality professionals! I highly recommend it as an addition to your library.