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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Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
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You will gain an understanding of the theory of testing.
You will practice writing tests for a variety of quality intent, including code coverage, defect finding, and statistical testing.
You will develop test plans to guide the testing stage of the software development lifecycle.
You will create defect reports to provide transparency and understanding to supervisors, colleagues, and users.
Skills you will gain
- Writing Test Plans
- Writing Defect Reports
- Understanding of Testing Theory
- Writing Tests
- Testing Vocabulary
Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
Testing Foundations
Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
Writing Good Unit Tests
Reviews
- 5 stars62.95%
- 4 stars21.95%
- 3 stars7.89%
- 2 stars3.08%
- 1 star4.11%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE TESTING
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.
Expected knowledge of programming and use of Eclipse is more than I expect for this course. I cannot find where I can donwload the sources mentioned in the week 4 videos.
Quite challenging yet very educating course. The practice assignments are very good hands-on example and provides insight into testing
Realmente un curso que me exigió muchísimo. Muchas gracias por el conocimiento.
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