Sam Clarke to facilitate Free Intellect Taster Session October 2009

18th Aug 2009

 

Sam Clarke, an nFocus principal consultant, and popular software testing speaker will be facilitating a free to attend session at Intellect on 7 October 2009. The session titled, 'Software Testing - a necessary activity' is outlined in more detail below.

Software Testing – a necessary activity?

• Why do we need to test software?
• What are the objectives of testing?
• How can we spend our test budget to gain maximum return?
• How do we prevent over runs perceived to be due to testing?

In the current business climate there is increasing pressure to reduce the costs and development cycle time of development of software products. Too often testing is seen as an overhead that can be reduced. However to satisfy an increasingly critical client it is necessary to demonstrate that testing has been performed that not only reduces the risk of defects being uncovered, but also confirms that the product complies with claimed features.

In addition cost of rework due to defects being shipped to clients impacts future development and time to market, potential resulting in a loss of market share.

So cutting back testing can be a false economy, it is important to understand what testing offers and how it can be conducted in a repeatable, pragmatic, efficient and effective manner. This enables the process of testing to be seen as a valuable risk reduction and confidence building exercise.

Testing can also highlight where improvements can be made not only in the product, but in the whole development process. Intellect would like to invite you to an afternoon briefing where nFocus will lead a discussion, about the importance of understanding the need for a pragmatic, efficient and effective testing process and how it is appropriate for your business.

The session will cover:  

• objectives of testing from a business and technical view
• the basic test process
• the need for a test strategy
• constraints benefits

nFocus are recognised for their innovative solutions to testing challenges and were a key participant in implementing a novel approach to automating the testing of the Government Gateway. They also have experienced consultants who have delivered valuable advice to leading blue chip and financial services companies.

This interactive afternoon briefing will form the basis of a new, one-day workshop that nFocus will deliver via Intellect titled: Software Testing Strategy.

Delegates attending the workshop will take away knowledge and information which can immediately be used to commence development of a pragmatic test policy and strategy. 

Course Details:

Date: 07/10/2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Course Leader: Sam Clarke, Principal Consultant, nFocus Ltd
In association with: Intellect
Venue: Intellect Conference Suite, Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EE

For further information and booking contact:

Sam Baglioni
Training & Services Manager
T: 020 7331 2006
E: sam.baglioni@intellectuk.org

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