Testing Applications on the Web: Test Planning for Internet-based Systems Book

Written by a true authority in the field, Hung Nguyen's Testing Applications on the Web is a nicely comprehensive guide to virtually every conceivable aspect of software testing. It's filled with must-have background information for any test engineer or manager testing thin-client systems.Gray-box testing--a new means to test complex, distributed systems based on server-side components and browser-based clients--is the focus of the book. In the past, while testers might have ignored certain aspects of standalone desktop software, today's Web-based software requires a thorough knowledge of every aspect of multitiered Web applications. To this end, the book surveys the basics of essential computing topics like thin-client computer architectures, networking (including a comprehensive introduction to TCP/IP and related standards), databases and SQL.This book also outlines the state of the art in software testing. Notable sections include a short guide to no less than 24 distinct types of software tests, how to test browser-based user interfaces effectively and a thorough guide to Web-performance testing. The general discussion of testing methodology is anchored by a case study on actual test documents and tests for a Web-based software application (a tool for tracking software defects). The text closes with a survey of today's testing tools, plus blank templates for creating your own test plans in the field.With its expert's-eye view of what's involved in software testing, bolstered by real-world examples, Testing Applications on the Web proves itself an extremely worthwhile resource. --Richard DraganRead More