Agile development is one of the major cornerstones of today’s software world. It ensures superior product quality whether it is applied in a team, a department, or an entire company.

This book provides a hands-on overview of the most commonly used agile test methods and practices, and also gives you an overview of the corresponding management techniques. Aimed at chief developers, project managers, test managers, and QA managers, Tilo Linz offers a wealth of tips and tricks on how to organize testing and QA efficiently and effectively in agile projects. He also explains how professional testers and QA experts can learn to optimize their expertise and work successfully with agile teams.

Topics include:

• Agile vs. traditional approaches
• Test planning in agile projects
• Unit tests and the test first approach
• Integration testing and continuous Integration
• System testing and test nonstop
• Agile quality management and quality assurance

Also included are five case studies, an end-to-end sample project, and test exercises for self-assessment.

This book covers the ISTQB® Syllabus for Agile Software Testing and is ideal for self-study or as a resource for anyone participating in ISTQB® certification training.

The revised second edition conforms to the latest 2014 ISTQB® syllabus.