It's not too late for a special gift
Buy New
-22% USD39.35
USD 3.52 delivery 29 May - 3 June. Details
Only 1 left in stock.
Shipper / Seller
TheGlobalBuyer
Returns
Returnable if requested within 14 days of receipt.
Payment
Secure transaction
USD 39.35 with 22 percent savings
RRP: USD 50.52 Image
Prices for items sold by Amazon include VAT. Depending on your delivery address, VAT may vary at Checkout. For other items, please see details.
USD 3.52 delivery 29 May - 3 June. Details
Only 1 left in stock.
USD USD 39.35 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
USD USD 39.35
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Delivery cost, delivery date and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Shipper / Seller
TheGlobalBuyer
TheGlobalBuyer
Shipper / Seller
TheGlobalBuyer
Returns
Returnable if requested within 14 days of receipt.
Returnable if requested within 14 days of receipt.
Item can be returned for a refund if requested within 14 days of receipt unless seller’s return policy specifies more favourable return conditions. For seller’s return policy click on seller’s name located in the “Sold by” section”.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
USD 9.55
Dieser Artikel ist in einem guten Zustand und wird innerhalb von 24 Stunden nach Eingang der Bestellung von England versandt. Es ist möglich, dass der Bucheinband Gebrauchsspuren zeigt. Die Seiten sind aber sauber, intakt und die Bindung ist unbeschädigt. Sollten Sie nicht zufrieden sein, bieten wir Ihnen eine volle Kostenerstattung an. Dieser Artikel ist in einem guten Zustand und wird innerhalb von 24 Stunden nach Eingang der Bestellung von England versandt. Es ist möglich, dass der Bucheinband Gebrauchsspuren zeigt. Die Seiten sind aber sauber, intakt und die Bindung ist unbeschädigt. Sollten Sie nicht zufrieden sein, bieten wir Ihnen eine volle Kostenerstattung an. See less
USD 5.86 delivery 20 - 28 May. Details
Only 1 left in stock.
USD USD 39.35 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
USD USD 39.35
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Delivery cost, delivery date and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Dispatched from and sold by Free Rein Entertainment. For further information, company details, terms and conditions, and cancellation rights, please click on the seller's name.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

  • How to Break Software: A Practical Guide to Testing

Follow the authors

Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers), and improved recommendations.
James A. Whittaker
Follow
James A. Whittaker
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

How to Break Software: A Practical Guide to Testing Paperback – 1 Jun. 2002

English edition by James A. Whittaker (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars (35)
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"USD 39.35","priceAmount":39.35,"currencySymbol":"USD","integerValue":"39","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"35","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":true,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Ik1TR%2B0w1%2FR1vbqaFz1DdoNZd8Pu37OHL%2FOAWqmwybzIZiy9yO4X%2FZAdAlzfyGZtAmLkCDz61f5CyivlioM2vxgebo7burGCRf1I%2BjCRHDBxv%2FjwvlzahvkeAunUzkHPdxcuXygxoFWCyF2Q10CAj8nAMN2L%2FzeCpKHXIDJRmtKwkFRk9v%2FFEZnw1OVTKXwO","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"USD 9.55","priceAmount":9.55,"currencySymbol":"USD","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"55","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":true,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Ik1TR%2B0w1%2FR1vbqaFz1DdoNZd8Pu37OHTIgNWx8XxwKEHTLSo9gilzOg7hSR5Vwx5mLaZe%2ByddjQ%2FJE7paJM6rw27hBrL84Q%2BrT38YsI24ObRi3FX9GFOJnaErKIpwBNdRVuRFHyXSqJsIZdost8WhIBpTlEO%2Bb7VkoC%2F25LHRVoIBkZlEcDZfF%2Fy9Pi8pn9","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

How to Break Software is a departure from conventional testing in which testers prepare a written test plan and then use it as a script when testing the software. The testing techniques in this book are as flexible as conventional testing is rigid. And flexibility is needed in software projects in which requirements can change, bugs can become features and schedule pressures often force plans to be reassessed. Software testing is not such an exact science that one can determine what to test in advance and then execute the plan and be done with it. Instead of a plan, intelligence, insight, experience and a "nose for where the bugs are hiding" should guide testers. This book helps testers develop this insight. The techniques presented in this book not only allow testers to go off-script, they encourage them to do so. Don't blindly follow a document that may be out of date and that was written before the product was even testable. Instead, use your head! Open your eyes! Think a little, test a little and then think a little more. This book does teach planning, but in an "on- the-fly while you are testing" way. It also encourages automation with many repetitive and complex tasks that require good tools (one such tool is shipped with this book on the companion CD). However, tools are never used as a replacement for intelligence. Testers do the thinking and use tools to collect data and help them explore applications more efficiently and effectively.

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Addison Wesley
  4. Publication date
    1 Jun. 2002
  5. Dimensions
    17.53 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0201796198
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0201796193
Next slide of product details
Save 15% on Tiny Love

Product description

About the Author

James A. Whittaker is a well-known speaker and consultant, as well as seasoned professor.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison Wesley
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Jun. 2002
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Annotated ed
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0201796198
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0201796193
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.53 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 2,399,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (35)

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. James A. Whittaker

    James A. Whittaker

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read book recommendations and more.

    See more on the author's page
  2. James A. Whittaker

    James A. Whittaker

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    James Whittaker is a speaker, author, futurist and distinguished engineer who specializes in creativity and stagecraft.

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
35 global ratings

Top reviews from Germany

Translate all reviews to English
  • BjörnK
    1.0 out of 5 stars Nichts neues
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 May 2013
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Die in dem Buch beschriebenen Vorgehensweisen beim Testen von Software sind jedem Tester mit gesundem Menschenverstand bekannt. Die Hinweise zu Testdaten und Testvorgehen dürften im Standard-Repertoire jeder modernen Testsuite bereits enthalten sein.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Ivan Rancati
    3.0 out of 5 stars Some good references, some portions are disappointing
    Reviewed in Germany on 15 November 2006
    Format: Paperback
    I bought the book since the table of contents mentioned Web Services, but I was underwhelmed by that specific chapter.

    It's only 10 pages, 4 of them are spent (or, rather, wasted) describing what Web Services and SOAP are.

    In the remaining 6 pages there is some generic remark on Web Services vulnerabilities, but nothing I found terribly useful.

    I glimpsed through the other chapters, and there is some useful information on web security in general.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Iuliia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Spain on 24 August 2015
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I've bought this book to use it for the ISTQB exam. It is really useful book, contains a lot of practical examples.
    Report
  • Lala
    5.0 out of 5 stars most thorough and organized book for beginners
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 September 2008
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Thsi book was recommended by two people working at Microsoft. One was a Test Lead in IIS team and another a Test Manager with the Games for Windows team. I thought that being the case it would be worth giving it a shot. Here are some of my observations:

    1) This book is fast paced.

    2) Every point is made succinctly and not blabbered on, so it keeps your interest througout.

    3) Provides lots of examples to help relate. Many are errors in MS Word 2000, which also makes it interesting to read.

    4) Covered many distinct types of approaches, so is very thorough and organized. Different types of testing, types of attack within each type of testing, how/what/when details of the attack is all listed. Nothing left out.

    5) Aimed towards newbies to testing, but is a good quick refresher resource for those who have been into testing for a little bit.
    Report
  • Sohnee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Still Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2015
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Although the CD is probably getting a little dusty (I can't find updates for the tools online) the book itself is a strong introduction to a series of useful testing practices.
    Report
  • Sheli
    5.0 out of 5 stars great tips
    Reviewed in Canada on 10 January 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    really helped me improve
    Report
  • Einzige
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 April 2005
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is an awesome book for software testers with less than two years of experience. If that's you, then you'll definitely get a lot of value out of it. You should buy it without hesitation.

    What it does well is provide a clear understanding of what it means to "think like a tester." I recommend also that QA managers give it to their greenest team members. They will undoubtedly become better testers as a result.

    However, if you're someone who has been in QA for several years, all of these attacks are going to be obvious--and ones that you almost certainly will already consider a part of your regular testing repertoire.

    Even still, it's fun reading about some of the extant bugs in shipping Microsoft products, with step-by-step instructions on how to make them happen. I also like the freeware that comes with it--it's limited in scope, but still quite useful for certain testing situations.
    Report
See more reviews