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Software Test Cases 101: The Basics
Building test cases is about doing your best to find the worst in a program in order to deliver a quality product to thecustomer. Without a well-designed and executed test plan, the results can be catastrophic and very costly. For example,because of an error in the software, the first flight of the Ariane 5 rocket resulted in its complete destruction and the loss of four satellites at a cost of more than $370 million.
In the U.S. alone, software bugs cost the economy $59 billion2 back in 2002. Clearly, software defects must be found and corrected before unleashing new programs to the customer.
This article provides you with a basic understanding of software test cases. In addition, the article describes proven methods for building test cases that uncover the most defects with the minimum of time, effort and money.
Understanding Software Test Cases
Building test cases is about doing your best to find the worst in a program in order to deliver a quality product to the customer. Without a well-designed and executed test plan, the results can be catastrophic and very costly. For example,because of an error in the software, the first flight of the Ariane 5 rocket resulted in its complete destruction and the loss of four satellites at a cost of more than $370 million.
In the U.S. alone, software bugs cost the economy $59 billion2 back in 2002. Clearly, software defects must be found and corrected before unleashing new programs to the customer. This eBook provides you with a basic understanding of software test cases. In addition, the eBook describes proven methods for building test cases that uncover the most defects with the minimum of time, effort and money.
http://www.elementool.com/ebook/SoftwareTestCases.pdf
Social networking and business
Facebook is great for hooking up with friends and family but it gets a little muddy when you start to get business in the mix. We've setup the agile community at agileJournal.com to be the next step for social networking with your peers.
I would like to invite you to add your own blog or post some questions in the forums to get your ideas out there. To get going with your own blog just visit the Write a Blog link in the Community section of the site. Use the Preferences Tab to give us a little info about what you want to talk about and then Click the Write a New Entry Tab to make your first post. It's that easy.
I would love to hear what's on your mind.
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The Business Case for ALM Transformation
Are legacy systems holding your company back? Breakthrough these technical constraints with an open and scalable environment that meets your unique business need to transform. There is no reason to be locked into an obsolete platform. The output of a number of recent transitions from legacy systems, this is practical white paper shares lessons learned and illustrates how guidance and enablement can pave the way for change.
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