Software Testing and Maintenance

Information

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth understanding of modern software testing principles and practices. Students will learn about the latest tools, frameworks, and techniques used in the testing and maintenance of web applications. 

The course covers both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience with modern testing environments, focusing on automation, CI/CD integration, and advanced testing issues such as performance, scalability, and security.

Course Objectives

• By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the principles of software testing and test automation.

  • Compare various testing techniques and select appropriate methods based on project needs.

  • Design and implement automated tests using modern frameworks such as Selenium.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

  • Apply best practices for designing maintainable and efficient automated tests.

  • Evaluate test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing in the software development lifecycle.

  • Address advanced issues like performance testing, scalability, and security in testing environments.

  • Implement shift-left testing strategies to detect issues early in the development process.

Reference Material

• Main text:

  • Mastering Software Testing: Modern Practices and Automation, by Mahmmoud Mahdi [Soon]

• Reference books (library/online):

  • Software Testing: Principles and Practice

  • The Art of Software Testing

  • Testing OO Systems

Important Course Notes

Class Sessions

• Saturday from 10:15am - 11:45am @Hall 3.

Office Hours

• Wednesday from 9:00am- 10:00am

Grading Criteria

• Attendance: 12.5%

• Midterm Exam: 37.5%

• Assignments: 2 x 25%

• Late Assignments and Make-Up: Assignments submitted after the due date will not be accepted.

Lab & Workshops

• Software Tools:

  • TestNG (Unit Testing)

  • EclEmma (Code Coverage Tool)

  • Selenium (Automated Browser Testing)

  • Jenkins/GitHub Actions (CI/CD)

Social Group

• Facebook group

• Note: This is just a expected curriculum, and the specific content and objectives may change. Additionally, some topics may need to be covered in more depth, while others may need to be covered more briefly, based on the needs and skills of students.