Use cases are used to specify the required functionality of an object-oriented system. Test cases that are derived from use cases take advantage of the existing specification to ensure good test coverage of the system. Discover what additional test cases are required besides the use case derived ones.

A test management tool is essential, even for manual tests, to ensure quality software. The process of finding the best tool, however, can all too often be an overwhelming task. Sarah Pagel discusses the process her company went through to find the right tool and identifies the mistakes that were made along the way.

Testing software can be a daunting task under normal circumstances. When a third party develops the software, managing the software test process can become nearly impossible. Through four case studies, learn how one unit of Sony Electronics has effectively handled outsourced development over the past five years, providing invaluable lessons for both large and small projects.

One of the fundamental problems in testing is reporting progress in a way that non-testers and busy executives can understand and use. Testing progress should be reported in such a way that users and clients are not overwhelmed with detail or theory. James Bach shows how a concise test cycle dashboard, using qualitative metrics, is one way to approach the problem. Learn how to design such a dashboard and the risks and benefits associated with it. Discover how a dashboard helps the whole team own the test strategy and brings the project to a successful conclusion.