Software Test Design Through Behavioral Modeling [Paperback]

Shel Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2008

Author Shel Prince presents a groundbreaking methodology for software-testing design that assures fewer bugs and thoroughly tested software applications in less time, and with less hassle, than traditional methods. The breakthrough involves Behavioral Modeling, a technique that produces the minimum size test suite for the maximum testing coverage. Addressing the three biggest problems facing anyone responsible for testing software—time constraints, too many bugs, and inadequate requirements—author Prince offers systematic and concrete solutions to these problems providing a scalable, actionable approach valid in an enterprise or boutique development environment. Sure to become a classic in the world of software testing best practices, Software Test Design through Behavioral Modeling removes the guesswork from test suite design and empowers end-users, developers, testers and project managers with the tools they need to move their projects into go-live status with confidence.

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About the Author

Shel Prince is an internationally known expert and author in software testing and quality assurance. He has built test departments from the ground up and traveled worldwide consulting and teaching. His clients have ranged from small start-ups to large international corporations. Shel is the co-author of Optimize Quality for Business Outcomes: A Practical Approach to Software Testing. This is his second book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (October 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439212279
• ISBN-13: 978-1439212271
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,523,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on Behavirol Modeling, February 8, 2010

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Sanjay K. Kommera (Atlanta, USA) - See all my reviews
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I have read Shel's book on "Software Test Design through Behavioral Modeling" and I will strongly recommend this book to every one who is focussed on improving quality of their products or provide best testing services.His invention on Behavioral Modeling is truly a refreshing idea for testing community which is kind of getting repetitive and boring with same old processes and techniques. His model helps in reducing significant costs associated with testing, improving quality and have tight control on project timelines. The new test case design inline with the Behavioral Modeling is truly the best I have ever seen in my entire career.

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and easy to use, January 13, 2009

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Tejas Jois "Tejas" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Software Test Design Through Behavioral Modeling (Paperback)

I recently bought this book and ran through some cases to evaluate the behavioral model approach described in this book. I was very pleased with the results.
The flowchart diagrams are very easy to use, it works as a great tool to visualize system/process flows and also "test" the requirement documents created by the business analysts.

I would recommend this book as a valuable addition to any business analyst/tester.

Thanks,
Tejas