Anne Kramer - Böcker

Provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the key aspects of model-based testing as taught in the ISTQB® Model-Based Tester—Foundation Level Certification SyllabusThis book covers the essentials of Model-Based Testing (MBT) needed to pass the ISTQB® Foundation Level Model-Based Tester Certification. The text begins with an introduction to MBT, covering both the benefits and the limitations of MBT. The authors review the various approaches to model-based testing, explaining the fundamental processes in MBT, the different modeling languages used, common good modeling practices, and the typical mistakes and pitfalls. The book explains the specifics of MBT test implementation, the dependencies on modeling and test generation activities, and the steps required to automate the generated test cases. The text discusses the introduction of MBT in a company, presenting metrics to measure success and good practices to apply.  Provides case studies illustrating different approaches to Model-Based TestingIncludes in-text exercises to encourage readers to practice modeling and test generation activitiesContains appendices with solutions to the in-text exercises, a short quiz to test readers, along with additional informationModel-Based Testing Essentials – Guide to the ISTQB® Certified Model-Based Tester – Foundation Level is written primarily for participants of the ISTQB® Certification: software engineers, test engineers, software developers, and anybody else involved in software quality assurance. This book can also be used for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing and of the use of models for test generation.

This book provides the necessary foundational knowledge in the increasingly critical field of software project management. It follows the curriculum of the ASQF® Certified Professional for Project Management (CPPM) certification scheme. It is, however, suitable for any introductory academic or professional course in the field.Different project management frameworks exist. Some of them still cultivate the idea of an omnipotent project manager, while others call themselves “agile” and distribute the burden of the task among several shoulders. Yet without a common language, communication is difficult. Consequently, the book starts with definitions of important terms and an overview of project management practices based on the ISO 21502:2020(E) standard. This helps projects establish consistent terminology and a common understanding of the activities. These activities are explained in detail, starting with project initiation, project planning, implementation, and controlling, to project acceptance and closing. Separate chapters are devoted to the overarching processes of quality assurance, risk management, human resource management, and maturity models. A continuous case study, anecdotes from the authors’ past projects, and numerous illustrations turn the otherwise dry topic into a practical, enjoyable read. Projects are social systems, and when they fail, it is often due to human-related reasons. Motivation, leadership, and soft skills in general are as important as knowing effort estimation methods or change management processes. The book therefore conveys knowledge on two levels: the technical level with its methods and practices, and the human level with its roles and skills.This book is not only for those who have been appointed as project managers or who are considering it as a career path in sequential environments, but also for everyone working in agile software projects. Numerous practical exercises with sample solutions help both practitioners and university students deepen their understanding of this fascinating field.

Dieses Buch haben wir für dich geschrieben, damit du deine eigenen Potentiale und Ressourcen entdecken und weiterentwickeln kannst. Du hast vielleicht die Sinnhaftigkeit in deinem Tun verloren oder steckst in zwischenmenschlichen Konflikten oder ungesunden Dynamiken fest. Zeit, aus neuen Blickwinkeln auf dich und deine Systeme zu schauen! Auch Coaches und Therapeut:innen, die systemisch und tiergestützt mit ihren Klient:innen arbeiten (möchten), werden profitieren.Wir alle kennen dieses Tunnel-Gefühl: wir hängen in einer Situation fest, fühlen uns unwohl, sehen keinen Ausweg. Veränderungsversuche waren bislang nicht erfolgreich. Unsere Erfahrung zeigt: Um nicht wieder in alte Muster zu verfallen, müssen die größeren umgebenden Strukturen in den Prozess miteinbezogen werden. Und um unsere eigene Wirksamkeit in den Strukturen zu erkennen, brauchen wir manchmal ganz neue Perspektiven – diese können uns nicht nur andere Menschen, sondern auch Tiere bieten. Die wertvolle Kombination aus systemischem Coaching und der Interaktion mit Tieren (auch mit deinem eigenen Tier zu Hause) stellen wir dir hier vor.Anhand von acht Fallbeispielen aus unterschiedlichen Lebensfeldern wie „Arbeit“, „Familie“, „Freundeskreis“ oder „Schule“ werden wir die großen Themen, die uns regelmäßig begegnen, veranschaulichen: Es geht um Nähe und Distanz, um Kontrolle und Vertrauen, Macht und Ohnmacht, Anspannung und Entspannung, Selbst und Andere, Festhalten und Loslassen, Freude und Trauer, und um das „Sein“ und das „Werden“. Dabei werden wir dir Ideen und Impulse mitgeben, um diese Themen für dich selbst durch neue Beobachtungsbrillen zu betrachten. Aus Erfahrung wissen wir: Dies ist ein ganz anderer Ansatz als das, was unsere Klient:innen bisher ausprobiert haben.Unser Ansatz ist nicht-linear: Du musst nicht das ganze Buch chronologisch lesen; du kannst dir die Themen herauspicken, die dich am meisten interessieren. Es erwarten dich viele Beispiele aus dem realen Leben, neue Denk- und Beobachtungsansätze sowie zahlreiche konkrete Impulse zum Transfer in deine eigene Lebenssituation.