Testing Client/Server Systems (McGraw-Hill Series on Client/Server Computing) |
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| Kelly C. Bourne, Kelley C. Bourne |
| September 1997, Computing McGraw-Hill, Paperback, 448 pages, ISBN 0070066884
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| Testing
Client/Server Systems presents a proven, practical system for
planning, tracking and controlling the client/server testing process.
It offers many real-world tips and techniques for successful results,
including how to test in a rapid application development environment,
how to save time and money, and specific material on the most popular
GUI-based test tools-SQA Suite, WinRunner, and QA Partner. |
Client/Server
Systems are Different from Traditional Systems
Testing Concepts and Goals
Testing Tools
Test Planning
Test Management Tools
Time Lines for Testing a Client/Server System
Handling Software Errors
When is Testing Complete?
Editors and Debuggers
Capture/Playback Test Tools
Wizards
SQL Testing and Databases
Security
Odds and Ends
The Future of Client/Server Systems and Testing |
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A
goldmine of real-world tips and techniques for successful client/server
testing! According to a recent study, client/server applications
have twice as many defects as do comparable mainframe applications.
The unfortunate result? Applications that are riddled with defects,
crippled by poor response times, and generally insufficiently able
to meet the organization's requirements. The solution? Test early-and
often!
Nevertheless,
today's client/server systems pose a special set of testing challenges-more
complex user interfaces, greater use of third-party software, and
multiple platform compatibility requirements, to name a few.
This unique and much-needed guide clearly considers them all, while
providing a proven framework for planning, tracking, and controlling
the testing process. Specific coverage is given to client/server
applications developed in PowerBuilder and Visual Basic and to making
more effective use of such popular GUI-based testing tools as SQA
suite, WinRunner, and QA Partner.
Testing in a RAD (rapid application development) or JAD (joint application
development) environment is also discussed. Dozens of time-and money-saving
testing tips and techniques are provided throughout, making this
text essential reading for every quality-minded manager, developer,
or analyst involved with a client/server system.
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Booknews,
Inc.
While client/server applications eclipse mainframe computers for end
user friendliness, their more complex user interfaces, greater use
of third party software, and multiple platform compatibility requirements
can be daunting. To the rescue of managers and developers of such
ubiquitous systems comes software developer and consultant Bourne,
with a trouble-shooting plan -- focusing on GUI-based testing tools
such as QA Partner, SQA Suite, and WinRunner; also considers JAD and
RAD environments. Overviews how client/server systems differ from
traditional central/dumb terminal systems; testing tools (editors,
debuggers, wizards, capture/playback, stress and load test tools);
and future directions (e.g. Web-based Internet/Intranet applications,
multitiered systems, and automated data generation tools). |
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