[comp.misc] validation/testing refs request

craigb@hpcvia.CV.HP.COM (craig_boeker) (03/03/90)

Hello all,

I am interested in some good references on software validation/testing.  
Both theory and implementation examples would be great.  I do not
have a specific platform/OS in mind but references that cover from
single user through multi-user and distributed systems would be the
best.  Are there any ACM publications or conference proceedings that
cover this ?  (or textbooks, journal articles, etc.)

If you don't believe that this would be of general interest to the net
(or it's been covered many times) please email me at
	craigb@hp-pcd.HP.COM

Thanks for your input.
____________________________________________________________________
Craig Boeker
HP Ink-jet Components Division
Corvallis, OR

craigb@hp-pcd.HP.COM

ted@isgtec.UUCP (Ted Richards) (03/06/90)

I have found the following to be a very useful source of practical hints
on software testing and software reliability in general:

	"Software Reliability Guidebook" by Robert L. Glass (Prentice-Hall).

It was published in 1979, so I don't know if it's still in print.  It
discusses how to improve software reliability both from a technical and
managerial point of view.