Beta Testing for Better Software (PDF)

Implement, operate, and use beta testing immediately with thishands-on guide to the best practicesBeta testing is a complex process that, when properly run, providesa wealth of diverse information. But when poorly executed, itdelivers little or no data while wasting time and money. Written bya leading expert in the field, this book will help you reach thefull potential that beta testing has to offer.Michael Fine compiles the best practices to date so you caneffectively bring beta testing into your company's process toimprove product quality. Using real-world case studies, this bookbegins by clearly explaining what a beta is and why you need one.Fine then explores the beta test procedure and walks through thebest processes to use when implementing a test. He concludes bydetailing the steps you should take after completing a test inorder to take full advantage of the results.With this book, you'll gain a better understanding of what betatesting is, why every company needs a beta test program, and how toget the most from a test. Fine will help you:* Understand all the steps involved in beta testing usingreal-world case studies* Implement a beta test using best- known practices* Produce better products based on the results of well-run betatests* Apply beta testing across many platforms and manytechnologies* Improve on existing processes and identify critical issues