Agile Testing Foundations
An ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester guide
Published on 3. July 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
254 pages
978-1-78017-336-8 (ISBN)
Description
Agile testing brings many advantages to software teams, from increasing overall product quality to faster delivery of features. Agile Testing Foundations explains, in an accessible way, the main agile testing concepts to make agile testing a fluent part of agile teams.
Building on the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester syllabus, this book covers Agile principles, methods and tools, showing you exactly how Agile testing can help you and your team.
Agile testing ideas and practices are introduced in an easy-to-understand manner with guidance and instruction on how to use those concepts in agile teams, and is ideal for software testers interested in the benefits of Agile testing or working in an Agile environment.
Containing numerous examples, preparatory questions and a sample exam paper, Agile Testing Foundations also offers extensive support in preparing for the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester exam.
High-quality practice questions for preparing for an ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester exam.
Easy-to-use glossary covering agile testing terms and definitions
Practical guidance and support in moving from traditional to agile testing
Edited by Rex Black: previously president of ISTQB and leader of the Agile Working Group
Covers Agile principles, methods, techniques and tools in the context of software testing
Building on the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester syllabus, this book covers Agile principles, methods and tools, showing you exactly how Agile testing can help you and your team.
Agile testing ideas and practices are introduced in an easy-to-understand manner with guidance and instruction on how to use those concepts in agile teams, and is ideal for software testers interested in the benefits of Agile testing or working in an Agile environment.
Containing numerous examples, preparatory questions and a sample exam paper, Agile Testing Foundations also offers extensive support in preparing for the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester exam.
High-quality practice questions for preparing for an ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester exam.
Easy-to-use glossary covering agile testing terms and definitions
Practical guidance and support in moving from traditional to agile testing
Edited by Rex Black: previously president of ISTQB and leader of the Agile Working Group
Covers Agile principles, methods, techniques and tools in the context of software testing
Reviews / Votes
'A book that I am confident will become a milestone in the testing domain and a reference for the Agile community.' -- Gualtiero Bazzana * President *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Swindon
United Kingdom
Publishing group
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78017-336-8 (9781780173368)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Rex Black | Marie Walsh | Gerry Coleman
Agile Testing Foundations
An ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester guide
E-Book
07/2017
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
€45.99
Available for download
Persons
Rex Black is president of RBCS and has authored over a dozen training courses. He leads the Agile Working Group, is the coordinator for the Advanced Test Manager syllabus team, and was previously president of the ISTQB and ASTQB. Rex is also a prolific author with over 10 books on software testing under his belt.
Content
Foreword
Preface
1: Agile Software Development
Agile Software Development
Aspects of Agile Approaches
References
2: Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices and Processes
The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
Status of Testing in Agile Projects
Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
References
3: Agile Testing Methods, Techniques and Tools
Agile Testing Methods
Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Effort
Techniques in Agile Projects
Tools in Agile Projects
References
Agile Tester Sample Exam Questions
Agile Tester Sample Exam Answers
Preface
1: Agile Software Development
Agile Software Development
Aspects of Agile Approaches
References
2: Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices and Processes
The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
Status of Testing in Agile Projects
Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
References
3: Agile Testing Methods, Techniques and Tools
Agile Testing Methods
Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Effort
Techniques in Agile Projects
Tools in Agile Projects
References
Agile Tester Sample Exam Questions
Agile Tester Sample Exam Answers