Summary

Software testing is a critical job. With the size and complexity of today's software, it's imperative that software testing be performed professionally and effectively. Too much is at risk. We don't need more defective computer chips, crashed systems, or stolen credit card numbers.

In the following chapters of Part I, "The Big Picture," you'll learn more about the big picture of software development and how software testing fits in. This knowledge is critical to helping you apply the specific test techniques covered in the remainder of this book.