Practical ways to run a test operation that's driven by quality not crisis.

The wisdom in this book does not rely on brilliant theories or any Scientific Truth other than what works on the job time and time again. In MANAGING THE TESTING PROCESS you'll examine an integrated approach the bricks and mortar of test management based on the author's extensive from-the-field experience with computer hardware and software test projects. Simple and effective the tools and tactics in this book comply with industry standards and reflect the best test-management practices of leading hardware and software vendors. Use them to:

• Define project scope what you might should and can test
• Build an effective and economical test organization
• Get the green light for the resources you really need
• Create a project risk-management strategy
• Utilize the myriad data points generated by testing
• Communicate delivery and quality expectations to your test team and to management

You'll find all the book's templates test plans spreadsheets and tracking tools on the companion CD-ROM where they're ready to help you organize your testing strategy and focus on delivering the best possible product to your customers.