This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been test managers and software development managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success.<br><br>Who this book is for:<br>* Testers and Test Managers<br>* Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for.<br>* Programmers-Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do.<br>* Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development.<br><br>What you will learn:<br>* How to find important bugs quickly<br>* How to describe software errors clearly<br>* How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperwork<br>* How to design and use a bug-tracking system<br>* Where testing fits in the product development process<br>* How to test products that will be translated into other languages<br>* How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers<br>* What laws apply to software quality