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This course is part of Software Testing and Automation Specialization
Instructors: Sanjai Rayadurgam
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You will gain an understanding of the theory of testing.
You will practice writing tests for a variety of quality intent, including code coverage, defect finding, and statistical testing.
You will develop test plans to guide the testing stage of the software development lifecycle.
You will create defect reports to provide transparency and understanding to supervisors, colleagues, and users.
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In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of testing, especially the variety of terminology to be used through the rest of the course.
6 videos1 reading5 assignments1 programming assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, you will investigate a variety of testing principles, models of testing, and types of systematic testing strategies.
8 videos8 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module, you will learn about the social aspects of testing. We will learn about test plans, testing status reports, and defect reporting.
10 videos10 assignments1 peer review
In this module, you will learn about writing unit tests and gain practice in writing these tests through three coding assignments, each with additional testing sophistication.
5 videos3 assignments3 programming assignments
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Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021
Quite challenging yet very educating course. The practice assignments are very good hands-on example and provides insight into testing
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2021
Expected knowledge of programming and use of Eclipse is more than I expect for this course. I cannot find where I can donwload the sources mentioned in the week 4 videos.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022
Course itself is very good. Minus one star for assignments where without forum help you are not capable to gain 10/10, even though tests are successful on your Pc
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