Agile Testing Foundations: An ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester guide

by Rex Black (Editor), Gerry Coleman, Marie Walsh

Overview

Agile is an iterative approach to software development that has rapidly gained popularity in the wider IT industry. For software testers, Agile testing brings many advantages to teams, from increasing overall product quality to providing greater scope for flexibility. Building on the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester syllabus, this book covers Agile principles, methods, techniques and tools in the context of software testing. The book is perfect for software testers interested in the benefits of Agile testing, working in an Agile environment or undertaking the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester exam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780173368
Publisher:	BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Publication date:	07/03/2017
Pages:	254
Sales rank:	749,729
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

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Editorial Reviews

'A book that I am confident will become a milestone in the testing domain and a reference for the Agile community.'--Gualtiero Bazzana "President"

From the Publisher

'A book that I am confident will become a milestone in the testing domain and a reference for the Agile community.'

Gualtiero Bazzana