CemcKaner是美國佛羅裏達技術學院的教授，同時為軟件開發界提供技術和管理等方麵的谘詢工作。他是世界級的測試技術權威，《TestingcComputercSoftware》(中文版即將由機械工業齣版社齣版)和《Bad Software》這兩本書的第一作者。

James Bach是Satisfice公司創始人和首席顧問，這是一傢軟件測試和質量保證公司。他具有在頂級矽榖公司(例如蘋果和Borland公司)從事軟件開發的經驗，這使他在“足夠好的”質量、基於風險的測試、探索測試和其他對技能和判斷能力要求很高的技術等方麵擁有豐富經驗。他還是軟件測試實驗室的首席科學傢。

Bret Pettichord是獨立顧問，並為www.testinghotlist.com編輯很流行的“軟件測試活動錶”。他經常演講並發錶文章，並且還是測試自動化Austin研討會的創始人。

Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned.

The world's leading software testing experts lend you their wisdom and years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakes in testing software. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson. More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features:<UL> <LI> Over 200 lessons gleaned from over 30 years of combined testing experience <LI> Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid by simply reading the book rather than finding out the hard way <LI> Lessons for all key topic areas, including test design, test management, testing strategies, and bug reporting <LI> Explanations and examples of each testing trouble spot help illustrate each lesson's assertion </UL>