Testing in Scrum: A Guide for Software Quality Assurance in the Agile World

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Agile software development promises higher software quality, a shorter time to market, and improved focus on customer needs. Thus, more and more software development projects are being carried out using agile methods like Scrum.However, switching to agile and using it effectively is not always easy. Software testing and quality assurance are crucial to the success of introducing and using agile methodology in the long-term.This book discusses agile methodology from the perspective of software testing and software quality assurance management. It shows how agile testing works, and details situations in which traditional testing techniques are still necessary within the agile approach. Software development managers, project managers, and quality assurance managers will obtain tips and tricks on how to organize testing and and assure quality to realize the full potential of agile methodology. Professional certified testers and software quality assurance experts will learn how to work successfully within agile software teams and how best to integrate their expertise.Topics include:- Agile vs. traditional approaches- Test planning in agile projects- Unit tests and test first approach- Integration testing and continuous integration- System testing and test nonstop- Agile quality management and quality assuranceAlso included are six case studies from the manufacturing, online-trade, and software industry as well as test exercises for self-assessment.This book covers the new ISTQB Foundation Level Extension Syllabus "Agile Tester" and is a relevant resource for all students and trainees worldwide who plan to undertake this ISTQB certification.