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Collaborative web-based learning of testing tools in SE courses

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Peter J. Clarke,

Tariq M. KingAuthors Info & Claims

SIGCSE '11: Proceedings of the 42nd ACM technical symposium on Computer science education

Pages 147 - 152

https://doi.org/10.1145/1953163.1953208

Published: 09 March 2011 Publication History

Abstract

One of the main concerns in the software industry continues to be the development of high quality software. This concern will be exacerbated as software systems become more complex. The training of software developers continues to grow in academia since more institutions are offering software engineering (SE) courses. However, the list of topics that are expected to be covered in this course leaves little or no time for topics that focus on developing quality software, such as software testing and the use of testing tools.

In this paper we describe an approach that non-intrusively integrates the use of software testing tools in SE courses. The cornerstone of our approach is the interaction students have with a Web-Based Repository of Software Testing Tools (WReSTT) that contains tutorials on testing concepts and testing tools. WReSTT employs both collaborative learning and social networking features that are attractive to students. We present the results of preliminary study performed in two SE courses that show how using the resources in WReSTT can potentially impact the students' understanding of software testing and the use of testing tools.

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Clarke PDavis DKing TPava JJones E(2014)Integrating Testing into Software Engineering Courses Supported by a Collaborative Learning EnvironmentACM Transactions on Computing Education10.1145/264878714:3(1-33)Online publication date: 27-Oct-2014
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Collaborative web-based learning of testing tools in SE courses
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
        Information science education

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Pantoja Yépez WHurtado Alegría JBandi AKiwelekar A(2024)Training software architects suiting software industry needs: A literature reviewEducation and Information Technologies10.1007/s10639-023-12149-x29:9(10931-10994)Online publication date: 1-Jun-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/s10639-023-12149-x
Paschoal Lde Souza SMalucelli AReinehr S(2018)A Survey on Software Testing Education in BrazilProceedings of the XVII Brazilian Symposium on Software Quality10.1145/3275245.3275289(334-343)Online publication date: 17-Oct-2018
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3275245.3275289
Clarke PDavis DKing TPava JJones E(2014)Integrating Testing into Software Engineering Courses Supported by a Collaborative Learning EnvironmentACM Transactions on Computing Education10.1145/264878714:3(1-33)Online publication date: 27-Oct-2014
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/2648787
Clarke PPava JDavis DHernandez FKing TSmith King LMusicant DCamp TTymann P(2012)Using WReSTT in SE coursesProceedings of the 43rd ACM technical symposium on Computer Science Education10.1145/2157136.2157227(307-312)Online publication date: 29-Feb-2012
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/2157136.2157227

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