After completing this course, you will have an understanding of the fundamental principles and processes of software testing. You will have actively created test cases and run them using an automated testing tool. You will being writing and recognizing good test cases, including input data and expected outcomes.
This course is part of the Software Testing and Automation Specialization
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Software Testing and Automation SpecializationUniversity of MinnesotaAbout this Course
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Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
Approx. 30 hours to complete
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Writing Test PlansWriting Defect ReportsUnderstanding of Testing TheoryWriting TestsTesting Vocabulary
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Course 1 of 4 in the
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Intermediate Level
Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
Approx. 30 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
7 hours to complete
Introduction
In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of testing, especially the variety of terminology to be used through the rest of the course.
7 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 66 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
6 videos
Introduction12m
Why is software testing challenging?11m
What is a Test?6m
Automation: Using a test framework11m
Automation: Writing JUnit tests21m
1 reading
Welcome to the course!5m
5 practice exercises
Overview30m
On the difficulty of software testing30m
What is a Test?30m
Automation: Using a Test Framework30m
Automation: Writing JUnit Tests30m
5 hours to complete
Testing Foundations
In this module, you will investigate a variety of testing principles, models of testing, and types of systematic testing strategies.
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 57 min)
8 videos
Testing Principles5m
Testing Principles: Where12m
Testing Principles: How8m
The "V Model" of Software Development4m
Validation and Verification in the "V Model"3m
Structural Testing3m
Mutation Testing3m
8 practice exercises
Dependability Quiz30m
Testing Principles: Where30m
Testing Principles: How30m
The V-Model Quiz8m
Validation and Verification in the "V-Model" Quiz30m
Structural Testing30m
Mutation Testing30m
On Basic Testing Terminology, Dependability, and Testing Principles30m
8 hours to complete
Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
In this module, you will learn about the social aspects of testing. We will learn about test plans, testing status reports, and defect reporting.
8 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 49 min)
10 videos
Importance of a Good Test Plan5m
Stages of Software Testing Process2m
Test (Status) Reports3m
Risk-based Test Planning5m
Software Defect Reports2m
Software Defect Reports: Analysis3m
Software Defect Reports: Reporting3m
Software Defect Reports: Report Content15m
Software Defect Reports: Track, Retest, and Close3m
10 practice exercises
What is a Test Plan?30m
Importance of a Good Test Plan30m
Stages of Software Testing Process30m
Test (Status) Reports
Risk Based Test Planning
Software Defect Reports30m
Software Defect Reports: Analysis30m
Software Defect Reports: Reporting30m
Software Defect Reports: Report Content30m
Software Defect Reports: Track, Retest, and Close30m
10 hours to complete
Writing Good Unit Tests
In this module, you will learn about writing unit tests and gain practice in writing these tests through three coding assignments, each with additional testing sophistication.
10 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 77 min)
5 videos
Test Doubles: Input18m
Test Doubles: Output14m
Assessing Adequacy and Code Coverage Analysis with JaCoCo9m
Flakey Tests and How to Avoid Them22m
3 practice exercises
Test Doubles: Introduction
Test Doubles: Input
Test Doubles: Output
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE TESTING
by JSSep 12, 2020
The course is great, a lot of general information and examples to work with. The test reviews are automated so little to none feedback is received to actually improve your grade.
by AHAug 26, 2020
I love this course, the explanation is great, the assignments are very challenging. I learned many things from software testing. Thanks, Prof. Mike Whalen and Mr. Kevin Wendt
by JHJul 20, 2020
Fair, well organised, good amount of material. If you are totally new to programming/testing this is not your intro course.
by ACJul 3, 2020
Advanced level, I think. Requires you to be experienced in software testing
About the Software Testing and Automation Specialization
This Specialization is intented for beginning to intermediate software developers seeking to develop knowledge and skill in implementing testing techniques and tools in the development of their projects. Through four courses, you will cover black-box and white-box testing, automated testing, web & mobile testing, and formal testing theory and techniques, which will prepare to you to plan and perform effective testing of your software.
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