Tim Koomen is a professional tester for SOGETI Netherland B.V.,whrer he is a member of the R&D team covering issues such as automated and test factories.He is currintly advising organizations on how to improve their testing processes using the TPI model.He regularly presents at conferences and training sessions throughout Europe.
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Foreword by Henk W. Broeders, CAP Gemin NV Foreword by Hans Voorthuyzen, Baan Company Forework by Stephen K. Allott, Imago Limited Acknowledgments 1 Introduction 1.1 the TPI model 1.2 How this book is structured 1.3 Who this book is for 1.4 How the TPI model developed 2 The scope of testing 2.1 What is testing? 2.2 Prupose of testing 2.3 Procucts 2.4 The role of testing within quality management 2.5 Testing and evaluation 2.6 Test levels and techniques 2.7 Relationshop bwtween the development and test processes 3 Need for improvement 3.1 Problems concerning testing 3.2 Improving the test process 4 A model for test process improvement 4.1 Improvement steps 4.2 Frame fo reference 4.3 Model requirements 4.4 Available models 5 The TPI model 5.1 General description fo the TPI model 5.2 Positioning the model 5.3 Key areas 5.4 Levels 5.5 Test Maturity Matrix 5.6 Checkpoints 5.7 Improvement suggestions 5.8 Properties of the TPI model 6 Application fo the TPI model 6.1 Change process 6.2 Quick scan 6.3 Organization fo the change process 6.4 Required knoledge and skills 6.5 Resistance 6.6 Costs and profits 6.7 Critical factors 7 Levels by key area 7.1 Teststrategy 7.2 Life-cycle model 7.3 Moment of involvement 7.4 Estimating and planning 7.5 Test specification techniques 7.6 Static test techniques 7.7 Metrics 7.8 Test tools 7.9 Test environment 7.10 Office environment 7.11 Commitment and motivation 7.12 Test functions and training 7.13 Scope of methodology 7.14 Communication 7.15 Reporting 7.16 Defect management 7.17 Testware management 7.18 Test Process management 7.19 Evaluation 7.20 Low-level testing 7.21 Overview of dependencies Appendix A TPI available on the Internet Appendix B Summary of TMap Appendix C Test tools Glossary Bibliography Index Sogeti and Gitek overview