Testing Client/Server Systems (Client/Serving Computing)

This book 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.

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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.