After completing this course, you will have an understanding of the fundamental principles and processes of software testing. You will have actively created test cases and run them using an automated testing tool. You will being writing and recognizing good test cases, including input data and expected outcomes.
This course is part of the Software Testing and Automation Specialization
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About this Course
Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
What you will learn
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.
Skills you will gain
- Writing Test Plans
- Writing Defect Reports
- Understanding of Testing Theory
- Writing Tests
- Testing Vocabulary
Experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java). Ability to install and run an IDE (Eclipse recommended).
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University of Minnesota
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction
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.
Testing Foundations
In this module, you will investigate a variety of testing principles, models of testing, and types of systematic testing strategies.
Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
In this module, you will learn about the social aspects of testing. We will learn about test plans, testing status reports, and defect reporting.
Writing Good Unit Tests
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.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE TESTING
The course is great, a lot of general information and examples to work with. The test reviews are automated so little to none feedback is received to actually improve your grade.
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.
I like this course very much! The coding assignment is easy but always incldues all the essential things we need to learn. I feel so happy that I jsut finished my first unit testing project.
A very nice course allowing students to apply theory concepts in assignments.
About the Software Testing and Automation Specialization
This Specialization is intented for beginning to intermediate software developers seeking to develop knowledge and skill in implementing testing techniques and tools in the development of their projects. Through four courses, you will cover black-box and white-box testing, automated testing, web & mobile testing, and formal testing theory and techniques, which will prepare to you to plan and perform effective testing of your software.

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