Key Points

• Overview of an iterative software development process incorporating the best practices for testing - testing early, testing often, testing throughout the entire software development life cycle.
• Examples of the type of tests and test technologies used throughout the development life cycle in support of the best practice - test early, test often.
• Guidelines for implementing the best practices of testing early and often.

About the Author

Bruce R. Katz is a Sr. Test Consultant and Process Engineer with Rational Software. He is responsible for researching and incorporating the best testing practices in the Rational Unified Process. Bruce has over fifteen years experience in software testing and is a Certified Quality Analyst (CQA), by the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI).