Software Testing Foundations, 5th EditionSoftware Testing Foundations, 5th Edition

Professional testing is an essential part of the quality assurance processes in- volved in developing and maintaining software, regardless of whether you use a conventional or an agile development approach. This important task requires a profound knowledge of testing techniques, acquired through sound training. The Certified Tester program developed by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) provides an internationally standardized edu- cation and training scheme for software testers and developers. More than 721k people around the world have already taken ISTQB® certification exams. This book covers the material required to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level exam. It enables the reader to acquire the necessary basic knowledge and uses a practical case study to provide examples of how to apply it. The book is ideal for exam preparation and also serves as a compact re- ference source for all the relevant topics.The 5th edition has been completely revised and is fully compliant with the current (2018) version of the ISTQB® syllabus.