Fundamentals of Integration and Systems Testing
Integrated and Systems Testing are the primary methods by which the development team verifies the technical solution that has been developed functions reliably and as designed. These two testing steps validate that the technical work delivers what was promised and approved in the design and specification steps of the project.
Traditionally, different persons have performed these testing steps. The developer most often performs the integration test with the systems tester verifying that sufficient testing has been completed. Subsequently, the systems tester performs the systems test with a fair degree of independence. Frequently, system testers have a broader view of the solution, and thus are able to perform end-to-end business-level testing.This foundation course provides an in-depth introduction to planning, creating, executing, and reviewing Integrated Test and System Test deliverables. The course begins by presenting a context for Integrated and Systems Testing and then discusses interoperability – a key concept in understanding relationships in a software solution. The course reviews both integrated and systems test planning and deliverables.
This practical, hands-on course will provide an excellent overview of Acceptance Testing and focuses specifically on the needs of acceptance test planners, end users, and testers.
- Welcome and Overview
- Principles of Integration and System Testing
- Interoperability Concepts
- Case Study Overview – Lost Horizons Software Corporation
- Workshop: Understanding Interoperability
- Integration Testing
- Developing an Integration Test Strategy
- Workshop: Developing an Integration Test Strategy
- System Test Plan Deliverables
- Workshop: Writing a Systems Test Plan
- Workshop: Structured Walkthrough
- Course Wrap-Up
- Appendix A: Review of Automated Testing Tools
- Appendix B: Testing Definitions
- Appendix C: Fundamental Testing Techniques
 |
