Software Testing Methods and Metrics - The Most Important Test Methods (Hardcover)

The goal of a test effort is to establish a reliable system in the shortest amount of time - mangement's goal is to ship the product within budget in even less time. This book shows how to meet both goals through software metrics. Examples and screen shots reveal how to use metrics to balance risk against resource allocation, track testing programs and improve laser testing. Attention is given to Windows-based commercial software and GUI-based client/server applications bringing the subject into the popular arena. The authors explain how to use the test methods to shorten the software test cycle without jeopardizing quality.