This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been test managers and software development managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success.

Who this book is for: * Testers and Test Managers

* Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for.

* Programmers-Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do.

* Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development.

What you will learn: * How to find important bugs quickly

* How to describe software errors clearly

* How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperwork

* How to design and use a bug-tracking system

* Where testing fits in the product development process

* How to test products that will be translated into other languages

* How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers

* What laws apply to software quality