Hot Topics: Testing

Hot Topic: Testing

Testing Services Review Form ( Evaluation Form Report / Report - Template )

This Testing Services Review Form outlines major factors to consider when testing software, middleware or Web-based applications.

Testing Tools Evaluation Form ( Evaluation Form - Template )

This Testing Tools Evaluation Form details a complete description of the expected level of service and performance to be provided by prospective testing tools.

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Testing, Testing... - by Luc K. Richard (August 16, 2004)

Quality: Whose job is it, anyway? Should organizations developing software have a team of dedicated testers or make the developers solely responsible for the quality of their application? The answer, according to this writer, is obvious.

Understanding Performance (Part 3) - by Luc K. Richard (October 4, 2004)

Now that you understand the definition of--and the interdependencies between--latency, throughput and resource utilization, it's time to ask how you measure such nonfunctional requirements. And why should you even bother? This article will focus on two testing strategies: load/stress testing and scalability testing.

Shrink-Wrapped Testing: A False Sense of Security? - by Drew Bird (August 16, 2001)

Packaged software allows us to test security solutions and determine their effectiveness with ease. But can using a packaged solution really offer the protection that's available from a dedicated and specialized security provider, or does this kind of software literally lure us into a false sense of security?

Testing Requirements - by Luc K. Richard (October 27, 2003)

Requirements Definition is one of the various activities of the software lifecycle. And like any other activity, it must be tested before being declared as complete.

Testing the Performance and Scalability of Your Data Warehouse - by Vijay Sankaran (April 17, 2003)

When implementing a data warehouse for the first time, most people do not perform essential rigorous performance testing prior to launching the warehouse.

Analyzing the Tools of Software Engineering - by Capers Jones (April 6, 1999)

Are you a leader or a laggard? According to Software Productivity Research, software tools can make the difference between projects that stand out ahead of the crowd and those that are limping behind.

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Software Testing Principles Checklist

Do you know how to thoroughly and efficiently test the software product you have so painstakingly built? Don't risk delivering a faulty software product due to insufficient or unfocused testing. Use this list to check whether you are testing smart--or just testing!

RFP Requirements for CBT Course Evaluations, Assessments & Testing ( Questionnaire - Template )

This template is designed to assist the project manager with creating an RFP that effectively communicates complete requirements for CBT course evaluations, assessments and testing.

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The Project Testing Environment

The key to any successful testing effort is creating a suitable test environment in which testing can occur.

Project Testing

How to develop a complete testing plan and schedule.

Performance Testing

Defining and measuring software quality attributes is critical to the success of any distributed application, and performance is no exception. Distributed applications must demonstrate performance in order to assure immediacy. Use this project plan to stay on top of your Performance Testing.

Quality Management Systems Procedures Testing ( Specifications/Procedures - Template )

This procedure describes the process of testing software code or products by the test team. It documents the procedure for the entire testing cycle: generating test plans, scheduling tests, conducting tests and reporting test results. This procedure applies to new development, as well as major and minor releases, including customized solutions delivered to customers.

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