Recently, many friends have added me on WeChat and asked me if there are any better test-related books to recommend. Now I will introduce the following books:
1. The Art of Software Testing (3rd Edition)
Author: (US) Myers (GJ) Waiting, translated by Zhang Xiaoming and Huang Lin
Publisher: Machinery Industry Press
Introduction: This book begins with a self-evaluation test, starting from the psychology and economics of software testing, and discusses topics such as code inspection, walk-through and review, test case design, module (unit) testing, system testing, and debugging. As well as advanced topics such as limit testing and Internet application testing, it fully demonstrates the author's software testing ideas. Based on the previous two editions, the third edition has been updated with the latest developments in software testing, covering usability testing, mobile application testing, and agile development testing.
2. Effective methods of software testing
Author (United States) (William E. Perry)
Publisher: Tsinghua University Press
Introduction: This book does not use the common "what to do" teaching method, but provides an in-depth introduction to how to build effective test systems and procedures. Through this book, you will learn how to establish a baseline assessment, create an effective testing environment, establish a 7-step testing process and make it fit your needs.
3. The beauty of testing
Author: Tim Riley / Adam Goucher
原版名称：Beautiful Testing: Leading Professionals Reveal How They Improve
Translators: Zhang Shi, Bao Chenli[1]
Publisher: Mechanical Engineering Press
Introduction: It mainly introduces various beautiful test methods, test tools, test cases, as well as outstanding testers and well-structured test groups. Practitioners of all kinds can improve their testing abilities and skills by understanding the different scenarios presented in this book and drawing on past successful experiences.
4. Essential Software Test Design
By Ryber, Torbjorn
Introduction: The author is a true test enthusiast, thousands of people say about the test. This book is derived from years of instructional design goals to create a very useful weekday, midterm, and test results. It is a technique described from real-world examples and exercises. It can be used as class material or self-study. From the preface: This book focuses on experimental design, and I'm happy with it. Design is part of an intelligence test. That's part of the puzzle. (James Bach) In this book Torbjrn Ryber generates a text that is not only useful, but also concise and to the point. Despite the greatly improved externality to maintain a reasonable length, it still manages to include chapters and materials from well-known experts in the fields of exploratory testing and combinatorial testing, and to understand widespreaduse examples that clearly demonstrate the techniques of the application.
5. Microsoft's approach to software testing
Author: (United States) Peizhi
Translator: Bao Chenli et al[1]
Publisher: Machinery Industry Press
Introduction: The Microsoft Way of Software Testing begins by familiarizing the reader with Microsoft products, Microsoft engineers, Microsoft testers, the role of testing, and common practices in software engineering. The second part of the book discusses many of the testing practices and tools commonly used at Microsoft.
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