Software is continuously increasing in complexity. Paradigmatic shifts and new development frameworks make it easier to implement software - but not to test it. Software testing remains to be a topic with many open questions with regard to both technical low-level aspects and to the organizational embedding of testing. However, a desired level of software quality cannot be achieved by either choosing a technical procedure or by optimizing testing processes. In fact, it requires a holistic approach.This Brief summarizes the current knowledge of software testing and introduces three current research approaches. The base of knowledge is presented comprehensively in scope but concise in length; thereby the volume can be used as a reference. Research is highlighted from different points of view. Firstly, progress on developing a tool for automated test case generation (TCG) based on a program's structure is introduced. Secondly, results from a project with industry partners on testing best practices are highlighted. Thirdly, embedding testing into e-assessment of programming exercises is described.
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978-3-642-27464-0 (9783642274640)
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10.1007/978-3-642-27464-0
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Foreword.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Software Testing.- 3. Research Design.- 4. Technical Aspects: Muggl.- 5. Organizational Aspects: The IHK Project.- 6. Testing and E-Assesment.- 7. Conclusion.- 8. Future Work.- References.- Glossary.- Index.
