Course - Quality in and Testing of Software Systems - INFT2005
Quality in and Testing of Software Systems
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
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
Further on evaluation
Re-sit examination in December.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Information Technology (ITBAINFO)
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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DCST1008 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2020 |
IDATT1002 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Computer Science