Game Testing (Paperback)

Charles P. Schultz

ISBN 10: 1942270763 / ISBN 13: 9781942270768

Verlag: Mercury Learning & Information, 2016

Beschreibung

Paperback. An updated version of the bestselling, Game Testing All In One, Second Edition this third edition equips the reader with the rationale for vigorous testing of game software, placing the game in the development process, practical knowledge of tools for game testing, tester roles, and the measurements to determine game quality and testing progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations. The book includes content for the latest console games and the new crop of touch, mobile, and social games. A companion DVD contains the tools used for the examples in the book and additional resources such as test table templates and generic flow diagrams to get started quickly with any game test project. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors. Equips the reader with the rationale for vigorous testing of game software, how game testing and the tester fit into the game development process, practical knowledge of tools to apply to game testing, game tester roles and responsibilities, and the measurements to determine game quality and testing progress. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781942270768

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Game Testing (Paperback)
• Verlag: Mercury Learning & Information
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1942270763
• ISBN-13: 9781942270768
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 3. Auflage
• Zustand: new

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

An updated version of the bestselling Game Testing All In One, Second Edition, this book equips the reader with the rationale for vigorous testing of game software, how game testing and the tester fit into the game development process, practical knowledge of tools to apply to game testing, game tester roles and responsibilities, and the measurements to determine game quality and testing progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations. The book includes content for the latest console games and the new crop of touch, mobile, and social games that have recently emerged. A companion DVD contains the tools used for the examples in the book and additional resources such as test table templates and generic flow diagrams to get started quickly with any game test project. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. Features: * Uses a wide range of game titles and genres, including newer gaming experiences such as social networking games, games utilizing music and motion controllers, and touch games on mobile devices * Includes a new chapter on Exploratory Testing * Includes test methodology tutorials based on actual games with tools that readers can use for personal or professional development * Demonstrates methods and tools for tracking and managing game testing progress and game quality * Features a companion DVD with templates, resources, and projects from the book On the DVD: * Contains the tools used for the examples in the book as well as additional resources such as test table templates and generic flow diagrams that can be used for individual or group projects * All images from the text (including 4-color screenshots) * FIFA video from a project in the book eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charles P. Schultz is a Microsoft Certified Educator, ASTQB certified Tester, and author of more than 20 US patents.