Introduction to Software Testing
Learn software testing fundamentals, create test cases, and master JUnit for automated testing and defect reporting.
Learn software testing fundamentals, create test cases, and master JUnit for automated testing and defect reporting.
This comprehensive course provides a solid foundation in software testing principles and practices. You'll gain a deep understanding of testing fundamentals including verification vs. validation, test adequacy measurement using statement and branch coverage, and fault-finding effectiveness assessment through mutation testing. The course teaches practical skills for crafting effective unit and integration tests, implementing test automation with JUnit, and employing test doubles such as stubs and mocks. You'll learn to develop test plans, create detailed defect reports, and understand different testing strategies within the software development lifecycle. By the end of the course, you'll be capable of designing and executing tests for various quality objectives including code coverage and defect detection. This knowledge is essential for software engineers, testers, and developers looking to improve software quality through systematic testing approaches.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental theory and terminology of software testing
Master writing tests for various quality intents including code coverage and defect finding
Develop comprehensive test plans to guide the testing process
Create effective defect reports for transparency and understanding
Implement unit and integration tests using JUnit automation
Utilize test doubles including stubs and mocks for state and behavioral verification
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to software testing fundamentals and practices. Students will learn essential testing terminology, principles, and methodologies, including verification and validation in the software development lifecycle. The curriculum covers both theoretical aspects and practical skills, teaching learners how to create and automate tests using JUnit, measure test adequacy with coverage analysis, and employ mutation testing to assess fault-finding capabilities. The course also addresses important professional aspects of testing, such as test planning, status reporting, and defect management. Through hands-on programming assignments, students gain practical experience in writing effective unit tests, using test doubles like stubs and mocks, and analyzing code coverage with tools like JaCoCo. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for implementing effective testing strategies in software development projects.
Introduction
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
Testing Foundations
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Writing Good Unit Tests
Module 4 · 10 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Director of Graduate Studies, Software Engineering
Kevin Wendt is a Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where he serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) program and oversees graduate teaching assistants in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CS&E). His teaching portfolio includes a wide range of courses, from graduate-level software engineering to introductory programming for non-majors.Before his tenure at the University of Minnesota, Wendt spent six years teaching at Dunwoody College of Technology, a century-old technical institution, and worked for five years as an applications programmer at Wells Fargo & Co. His extensive experience in both academia and industry informs his approach to software engineering education, emphasizing practical applications and real-world problem-solving.On Coursera, Dr. Wendt teaches several courses that focus on software testing and quality assurance, including Black-box and White-box Testing, Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software, Introduction to Automated Analysis, Introduction to Software Testing, Software Development Processes and Methodologies, and Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium. His courses are designed to equip students with essential skills for developing high-quality software in various environments.
Director
Sanjai Rayadurgam is the director of the University of Minnesota Software Engineering Center and a Research Project Specialist in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He has been in this role since 2012. Prior to his current position, Rayadurgam spent a decade in the medical devices industry, where he developed advanced tools, performed systems engineering, and worked on the verification and validation of implantable cardiac devices. His areas of expertise include software testing, formal analysis, and model-based development, with a particular focus on safety-critical systems. Rayadurgam advises graduate students, conducts research, and teaches courses related to software testing and verification. On Coursera, he offers courses such as "Introduction to Software Testing" and "Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium," providing learners with foundational knowledge in software testing methodologies and tools. His research contributions are well-recognized, with numerous publications in leading conferences and journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing software engineering practices.
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