Managing the Testing Process

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This updated edition provides essential tips and tools for planning, building, and executing a structured test operation. Rex Black guides you in developing and applying vital tools to your test project, helping you master the basics and manage resources effectively. The book covers both large and small projects for hardware and software, preparing you to adapt concepts across various settings. The tools comply with industry standards and align with the latest test management practices from leading vendors. Drawing from his extensive experience, including lessons from past mistakes, Black offers insightful tips on managing test projects. Key topics include balancing dates, budgets, and quality expectations, integrating testing into the overall development process, and selecting the right personnel, whether test engineers, contractors, or external vendors. It also covers setting up a simple bug-tracking database and monitoring the status of each test case. Additionally, the companion website features fifty tools, templates, and case studies to help you implement these strategies quickly and effectively.