The Web Testing Handbook

I've purchased and been reading this book. I've also reviewed the downloadable sample documents "Master Test Plan" and this is almost exactly what I need for the test plan I'm writing for our extranet site. Before finding this book, I spent hours searching for methods and techniques to use for developing a through test plan. Once I found this resource, my searching was over.

I got this book whilst in the States (not available in the UK) and instantly was impressed.It is clear that the authors' experiences are being documented, covering a great deal of the gotchas that prevails in the software industry. I really believe that this book is an absolute must for anyone developing WEB sites; not just testing them!The only criticism is that the book isn't available in the UK. Please fix this.

Of the growing number of web testing books that are being published this is the most complete, and the only one that I've read that tightly aligns testing to the development life cycle. More importantly, this book addresses the realities of web development and testing, which are completely different from those of traditional systems.Some of the key areas in this book that make it so valuable are: (1) Addressing the plethora of web models (B2B, B2C, intranet, Internet, etc.), each of which presents developers and testers with unique challenges. (2) Showing the vast differences between testing traditional code, which is typically in the form of binaries, and web code, which is in the form of mark-up languages and scripts. An added wrinkle to web testing that is thoroughly covered here is graphics and font types. Traditional testing does not dwell much on these areas, but web testing demands that these software configuration items receive considerable attention during test cycles. (3) Covering every nuance of the one area that differs most from traditional testing compatibility. The authors thoroughly cover issues and factors here, which are important because for web systems in the Internet you have no control over client configurations. Other chapters in this book that those new to web testing need to carefully read include: navigation, user interaction and usability and accessibility. These are typically given little attention during test cycles of host-based and client/server systems, but are of paramount importance in web-testing. One topic, readability, in Chapter 6 underscores this fact. I especially liked the three chapters on performance, scalability, and reliability and availability. These are areas that are usually lightly addressed in most testing books, but are covered in a great deal of depth in this book. The chapter on post implementation was also particularly strong and emphasized the fact that web-based systems are, by their nature, dynamic from a configuration and change control point of view. This book is best-of-breed. It's not only a "must-read" for testing professionals,. It will also provide web system project managers and developers with a wealth of ideas related to their roles, as well as operations and support people who need to also understand the role they have in web system quality assurance.

This book is a must have for the IT professional. Whether you develop, audit, test or administer systems, you will find the information in this book very informative and useful. The book is logically laid out, with useful case studies, relevant checklists, and proven testing techniques.I have attended seminars by the author, and have found that the book is an indispensible addition. I've gone through the book twice and continue to find useful techniques.Definitely recommended!

If you are a beginner or intermediate tester/developer and work on internet-based applications or web sites, GET THIS BOOK for your reference shelf and USE IT! Take advantage of the authors' expertise--and save your company money--not to mention increase your knowledge!The authors have presented basic technical information required for testers and developers to test web sites and internet-based applications. They also give specific strategies, test plans and various checklists to give the reader a jumpstart on testing (especially if you're not sure where to start). They present coherent examples throughout the book. There are also many useful URLs (for further reference) throughout the book.Everyone will find something in this book they didn't know--or something they didn't think about when doing test planning for their web site. For example, if you don't know which tools to use or why you would need a given tool, or even when to automate your test process, check the references on tools throughout this book. It might just save your company money--and you could look like a hero!They also give many "heads-ups" throughout the book. Watch for these. Learn--and learn why.This book will be a ~MUST HAVE~ for everyone who works on web sites and internet-based applications, because anyone that doesn't know this information ~and use it~ cannot create or maintain a successful web site/application.