Abstract
The software testing state of practice is not as good as it ought to be. To reduce the gap between the state of practice and the state of the art, improvement in software testing is necessary. Existing improvement models focus too little on, or lack important aspects of, software testing. Therefore a new model is required. This paper describes a test improvement model called TIM. The model functions as a guidebook for test improvement. It is mainly inspired by SEI's Capability Maturity Model and Gelperin's Testability Maturity Model. TIM introduces new perspectives to test improvement, with explicit focus on cost-effectiveness and risk management. The model addresses five ‘key areas’ of testing: organization, planning and tracking, test cases, testware and reviews. TIM also includes an assessment procedure. The model is continuously revised as knowledge is gained through research and experience of use. This paper presents results from three applications of TIM. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
