Test Better by Exploring Harnessing Human Skills and Knowledge

被引:9
作者
Itkonen, Juha [1 ]
Mantyla, Mika V. [2 ]
Lassenius, Casper [3 ]
机构
[1] Aalto Univ, Software Proc Res Grp, Espoo, Finland
[2] Univ Oulu, Software Engn, SF-90100 Oulu, Finland
[3] Aalto Univ, Software Engn, Espoo, Finland
关键词
confirmatory testing; exploratory testing; session-based test management; software development; software engineering; software quality assurance; software testing; test design; test management; testing strategies; validation; verification and validation;
D O I
10.1109/MS.2015.85
中图分类号
TP31 [计算机软件];
学科分类号
081202 ; 0835 ;
摘要
Exploration can directly apply human knowledge and learning to software testing, revealing more relevant bugs earlier. Academics and practitioners should exploit exploration's strengths in testing and focus on reporting existing practices and benefits in different academic and industrial contexts.
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页码:90 / 96
页数:7
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