Testing of Data Processing Software.
Abstract
This report surveys the field of software testing, and suggests applications to the testing practices of the United States Army Computer Systems Command. Its emphasis is on the practical aspects of testing, as they are seen by working programmers. Other studies which have addressed management issues are briefly examined. The study is addressed to the actual Computer Systems Command environment. Therefore, a good deal of the research literature on testing is irrelevant. A few comments that characterize impractical research are included to give direction to those examining the literature. Recommendations whose implementation would require substantial changes in resources have been avoided. It is assumed that the Computer Systems Command can move gradually to a better employment of its testing effort, but that no substantial increase in the resources devoted to testing can occur. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA104924
Entities
People
- Richard Hamlet
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute