Course content

This course is about agile software development methodology, requirements development and the connection between the requirements and testing. Furthermore, we will take a closer look at topics such as planning and implementation of testing of applications at different levels, risk-based test planning, various techniques for test design, automated-testing and performance testing, interaction design with wireframing and user testing, version control and continuous integration (CI in CI/CD), quality concept in general and for software systems in particular, strategies for achieving quality and quality-models and quality-management.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates:

• can explain the principles of agile system development.
• can explain different types of tests and test strategies.
• can explain concepts in interaction design.
• can explain the benefits of using version control and continuous integration.
• can define, recognize and explain concepts related to quality in general and to software in particular.
• can explain the need to follow a defined process to achieve quality goals and objectives.
• can explain the need for quality standards and what lies in the concept of best practice.

Skills

Candidates:

• can use agile methods to design requirements for IT systems.
• can use requirements to design, plan and conduct systems tests.
• can perform tests of aspects of usability in applications.
• can create a quality plan.
• can participate in reviews and inspections.

General competence

Candidates:

• can work effectively and purposefully in a team towards a common goal.
• can share and disseminate information and knowledge with team members and clients.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, lessons, videos and assignments.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory exercises

Specific conditions

Credit reductions