The Complete Software Tester: Concepts, Skills, and Strategies for High-Quality Testing

I interview so many QA engineers who have been brainwashed by the companies/leaders they work for because those companies lack a clear understanding of what software testing should look like. And then those QA engineers feel trapped and short-changed when they interview at companies with higher bars for quality. If you have any gaps in your QA brain, Kristin Jacknovy just gave us all a tool to find them before it's too late. I honestly think this book should cost thrice what I paid for it! When I worked as a QA manager, I was pressed with the task of growing my QA engineers, but all I had was my experience/expertise to go by. At that time, there wasn't a manual/course that I trusted that really explained what software testers should do to grow their "QA brains." Sure, there are lots of video courses or literature out there, but what I have read/viewed has missed the mark. Kristin does a wonderful job with this book: it's informative, accessible to ANYONE who interacts with or executes testing, and written in a very down-to-earth and friendly tone. I am not a manager today, but if I were, I would have purchased it for all my QA engineers, developers, product owners, and leadership. Many non-testers look over at their test column of their sprint board impatiently waiting for stories to get tested because they don't understand what thorough testing really looks like. I have heard non-testers say things like, "Why is the testing taking so long to test this one form/button?" Kristin answers that with this wonderful book. She doesn't explain things in a cold, dry voice; she articulates her best practices like a friend or trusted co-worker would. If I could hit the reset button my QA career and start over, I'd only do it if I could take this testing companion with me. I'll continue to hone my own QA brain using this book alone because there's so much in here that I could use to improve my testing practices and the quality of bugs I find. I've been in the industry for over 8 years and I am learning a lot; not just tips and tricks for testing, but also from reading about Kristin's perspective of testing, bugs, APIs, etc. Her excitement for software testing comes through and has helped me reconnect with the joy I felt when I first got into software testing. Now, I can use this book to level up my testing skills to make me a more well-rounded QA engineer. If you're still reading this review, do no sleep on this book. If you're working in a mostly front-end, manual testing role, do not sleep on this book. If you have tense bug discussions with your developers, this book can help. If you think you know a lot about API testing, this book might humble you. If you want to get into automation and don't know where to start, Kristin's words can help you. Good luck and happy testing!

I absolutely love this book! I sometimes buy books with the best intentions but never get past a chapter or two. I'm happy to announce I'm way past chapter two already and I just picked this book up. I find the short length of the chapters really help me stay focused on the topic at hand and allow me to concentrate on them instead of allowing life's distractions cause me to continue to put the book down. As for the contents in the book I've been in QA for over 6 years now and I'm finding helpful tips in each and every chapter. I'm grateful to this author for taking the time to put these wonderful thoughts down in such an easy to understand manner. I look forward to continuing to read this book and plan on implementing these strategies to our companies' testing efforts to give us better coverage.

The topics are short and to the point. So much is covered in this book and you don't have to wade through page after page after page on a subject. Many areas of testing are covered in a couple of pages each. I'm a retired software quality engineer looking to take on a few contracts, and I wanted a refresher book available that covered a lot with explanations and specific examples. I got it here. This book will be a key contributor for me to feel comfortable in areas of testing I've not worked in for a while.

No matter you are new to software testing or you have gained a lot of experience, this book is a worth reading. It has covered a lot of fundamental and critical concepts. Every chapter is short but very informative. I enjoyed reading the whole time and this book did refreshed some of my memory!

Thank you!

I was disappointed by this book not because of the content but because it just wasn’t right for someone with years of experience. It has great content for someone that is new to testing and I would recommend for those individuals. For someone that has years of experience already I would look elsewhere as you probably won’t learn much from this.

The book I received started on page 37 and Chapter 7 is 2 pages later. Where are Chapters 1 -6?? This is ridiculous.

Bastante conceitos e testes que passam despercebidos, e muita informação útil para por em prática no dia a dia, recomendo!

This book gives an amazing overview of testing, from user-facing fields and inputs all the way to internal web server and database workings, and managing source code and large banks of automated tests. It's filled with interesting anecdotes which show a deep knowledge and understanding of how testing works in practice, and how to avoid its pitfalls. Highly recommended!

Una panoramica molto precisa su un argomento secondo me molto interessante.

"The Complete Software Tester" by Jackvony is an insightful and comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field. With its clear explanations, practical examples, and comprehensive coverage of testing methodologies, it's a must-have resource for anyone looking to enhance their software testing skills. Highly recommended for both novice and seasoned testers alike.

Kristin Jackvony is well known and respected in international software testing circles. This book is a brilliant introduction to the world of software testing - for those who say "testers just find bugs", Jackvony shows you how much more there is to being a successful software tester in this very comprehensive yet easy to digest guide. Highly recommend!!