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Summary: Good, but not great
Review: As an aspiring tester, I can say that this book is not quite what I was looking for. It didn't give me a big picture of the testing process, nor did it give me any insight into how to use effective methods. On the whole, the better book for your money is "Testing Computer Software" by Kaner, et al. Now that one is a winner. This, just so so.
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Summary: Practical Tools and Techniques for Test Managers
Review: Hi! I'm Rex Black, test and quality assurance practitioner and the author of Managing the Testing Process. I have written this book for people who lead or manage software and hardware development test projects. Those of you who are new to the role will find this book especially helpful, as I cover all the "must know" topics that will enable your success. Experienced test managers will get a chance to see another perspective on this challenging activity. In addition to ten chapters covering the essentials of test management, I have included a CD-ROM full of useful templates that I have honed in my twelve years as a software and hardware test engineer and test manager. These templates will allow you to get started right away, even when you're behind schedule and unsure of where to start.
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Summary: An Excellent book on Testing Process
Review: I am a final year graduate student and I started reading this book as a part of the reading assignment for the course "Systems Testing and Verification". I found this book very valuable for the internship I am doing as a product test engineer. The book is indispesible guide for the beginner and good reference for the professionals. The real world experience of the author makes this book an appropriate guide line for all those who wants to deal with testing process. I have applied some key concepts from the book for the test cases I designed and the result was quite satisfying. I would not have come up with such a good test cases on my own without refering to this book. Its worth keeping this book as a future reference.
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Summary: Well written, but poor accompanying CD
Review: I found this book well written, with an engaging style for what can be a very dull subject. Not exactly what I was looking for, but I was able to glean enough nuggets to gain some benefit.Very disappointed in the accompanying CD. Ad hoc samples appear to have been thrown together at the last minute. Simple things like a lack of data (1 record per sample database), poor data models, incorrectly documented comments and a lousy UI. Individual samples existed in a vacuum and did not tie together into a coherent whole. I would have held this book in higher regard if no CD had been included. It would appear that Rex Black did not practise what he preaches in this case - not a good look for a testing / QA publication.
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Summary: Well written, but poor accompanying CD
Review: I found this book well written, with an engaging style for what can be a very dull subject. Not exactly what I was looking for, but I was able to glean enough nuggets to gain some benefit. Very disappointed in the accompanying CD. Ad hoc samples appear to have been thrown together at the last minute. Simple things like a lack of data (1 record per sample database), poor data models, incorrectly documented comments and a lousy UI. Individual samples existed in a vacuum and did not tie together into a coherent whole. I would have held this book in higher regard if no CD had been included. It would appear that Rex Black did not practise what he preaches in this case - not a good look for a testing / QA publication.
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Summary: Even Better Than the First
Review: I have the first edition of Black's book, and it is great. But this edition is even better. You can tell that he has real-world experience to back up his claims. The tools and templates that he presents for managing test projects really work. The best testing book around.
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Summary: Good book - recommended for everyone who manages testing
Review: I very much liked the book. Rex Black has written about the process and management side of testing. This makes it an ideal complement to Cem Kaner's "Testing Computer Software" (which deals with testing technique) and Boris Beizer's "Software Testing Techniques" (which deals with the fundamentals). I found the templates useful, mostly because I never worked my way around Excel to get those metrics in an automated manner. But don't expect them to be replacement for commercial test management tools. This should be a required reading for anyone who plans or manages testing.
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Summary: Good book - recommended for everyone who manages testing
Review: I very much liked the book. Rex Black has written about the process and management side of testing. This makes it an ideal complement to Cem Kaner's "Testing Computer Software" (which deals with testing technique) and Boris Beizer's "Software Testing Techniques" (which deals with the fundamentals). I found the templates useful, mostly because I never worked my way around Excel to get those metrics in an automated manner. But don't expect them to be replacement for commercial test management tools. This should be a required reading for anyone who plans or manages testing.
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Summary: Great Book!!!
Review: In theory, practice works 100% of the time. In practice, theory do not always works . This book has the "proven testing theory and testing practice" I do recommend it highly!
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: Just bought it! ... Read it! Great compilation of testing procedures. In theory, the practice of all testing procedures works. In practice, not all testing theories work. This book works in theory and practice!
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