Quality Web Systems ― Performance, Security, and Usability

This book provides a framework for ensuring that key Web system success criteria are addressed during the development of a Web system. Detailed technical guidance is provided for all criteria, along with testing strategies that allow for verification of a quality implementation. Success factors covered include ease-of-use, compatibility with browsers, security, and system performance scalability. A case study is used throughout the book to illustrate practical applications of strategies and techniques. Dustin, who is a quality assurance and testing manager at a software company, writes for Web developers and software test professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Elfriede Dustin is the lead author of Automated Software Testing (Addison-Wesley, 1999), and Quality Web Systems (Addison-Wesley, 2002). An acknowledged expert in software engineering and testing practices, she has assisted numerous companies in the definition and implementation of QA and testing processes. For more information, please see her Web site atwww.effectivesoftwaretesting.com.

Jeff Rashka is coauthor of Automated Software Testing. He has significant industry experience as a test/quality assurance manager, software development program manager, and software division director. In addition, he has served as a SEI CMM /ISO 9000 Process Improvement Director.

Douglas McDiarmid is a consultant specializing in the architecture and development of distributed web systems from use case modeling through definition and verification of system requirements. His experience in Internet-based enterprise systems includes sales force automation, medical bill auditing, and financial management.

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