Software Testing in the Real World Methodology

STRW™ Verification and Validation Methodology (available for licensing).

As companies address their critical business challenges in a dynamic and competitive environment, technology (hardware, software and networks) is playing an increasing role in supporting an organization’s critical business functions. Effectively and efficiently managing the development and testing of information technology environments, both pre- and post- deployment, is paramount on CEO, CIO, CTO, (CXO) agendas. As such, these Senior Managers are pursuing an urgent business imperative – the rapid implementation of a testing function and processes capable of identifying defects early, meeting time to market targets, and reducing post-deployment software/system risks.



Software Development Technologies STRW Methodology is a proven approach to rapid implementation. This methodology is easily adaptable, can be tailored to an organization's needs, and includes a wide range of “best practices” for both the verification and validation of software and systems. Key elements include Technical Review, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing and System/Acceptance Testing methodologies. Using a “QuickStart”, just-in-time approach, SDT’s Senior Consultants work with your organization to customize each method and then rapidly deploy them to your organization or assist with the training of an entirely new team. This methodology is supported with complementary courses, supporting course and methodology material, as well as automation tools that can be purchased separately.



This packaged approach to quickly implementing a testing function provides CXO’s and other Senior Leaders with the ability to rapidly implement an in-house verification and validation capability customized to their needs. Each of the components of the SDT STRW Methodology can be easily integrated into the organization's development practices to complement the organization's existing information technology, R&D, and deployment practices.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Informal and Formal Technical Review Methodologies Unit, Integration, Functional, System & Acceptance Test Methodologies SEPARATELY AVAILABLE SUPPORTING MATERIAL Standard or Customized training courses for each element of the SDT Dotted-U Methodology with Standard or Customized Templates and Examples Technology and Tools from SDT or assistance with Tools selection from other vendors to support the methodology

RAPID IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEST FUNCTION

Each step of the SDT Dotted-U Verification and Validation methodology provides pre-defined and proven process steps. An organization may use these approaches “out of the box” or may work with SDT to customize them to their needs. For each step of the methodology, training, sample templates, artifacts, and supporting tools may be purchased separately or bundled as a package.



Investing in a pre-defined and proven approach to testing allows an organization to rapidly implement the approaches necessary to efficiently and effectively begin to mitigate the risks associated with the development and deployment of software/systems. The SDT Dotted-U approach provides a framework for testing based on leading industry standards such as the IEEE. SDT Sr. Consultants, with decades of practical experience, can assist your organization in adopting and customizing the SDT Dotted-U model and associated practices to integrate with and align to your organization’s other key practices.

Organizations who have adopted the SDT Dotted-U approach have realized the following benefits:

• Rapid implementation of a testing function (SDT QuickStart)
• Adoption of an industry set of best practices without the need for extensive research and learning (shorter time to implementation)
• Reduced post-release risks (through improved pre-release testing)
• Increased visibility to critical defects earlier
• Higher success rate in automating testing (by building on the foundation of a well-defined process)

“SDT came in and quickly assessed our existing development and test methods and architected a new, large-scale test process. They also successfully designed and rolled out a new technical reviews and inspections program, resulting in greatly improved communications and earlier defect detection…These processes…gave us a quality foundation from which to manage successfully.”

Tim Townsend, Sr. Director, Sun Microsystems

The SDT Dotted-U Model™ from “Software Testing in the Real World” by Edward Kit