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Practical test effort estimation

     A HBT Series Workshop




           www.cleansoft.in
Estimation is scientific guessing.
The keyword is “Scientific”.



                                                             To enable good testing, a priori
                                                          estimation of effort that is close to
                                                                     the intended is critical.


           Correct estimation is typically understood as the outcome of a
                         rich experience. In short this is good guesswork.
                                                 The perennial question is
                                   “Is there a way to scientifically guess?”

       Can there be a set of techniques, principles, guidelines that can
                        allow us to rationally arrive at good estimates?
                                       Is there a science to estimation?
Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.           “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
Is there a science to estimation? Guess so!


Identify the various activities in test lifecycle and then sum the
individual estimates. How to identify these?

Use a goal focused validation. This means
1. what types of defects are expected to be uncovered?
2. therefore, what types of test do we perform?
3. at what level should they be done?
4. how many cycles do we anticipate
5. how may test scenarios do we anticipate
6. do we need use automation? how much?

Decomposing the problem allows to figure out the science.



 Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.   “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
“Practical test effort estimation”
is Powered by HBT


Hypothesis Based Testing (HBT) is a personal scientific test methodology
powered by the defect detection technology STEMTM          to deliver clean
software. It consists of six stages, with the first two stages focused on
“Understanding expectations” and “Understanding context”. The nest stage is
about scientifically hypothesizing defects while the fourth stage is devise a
proof that deals with strategy, planning and design

Defect centered activity breakdown, a STEM core concept is very useful to
estimating effort. This uses the information of quality levels, test types derived
from potential defect types and #cycles and #scenarios to estimate effort.

Box Model, a core concept in STEM is used to ensure rapid estimation of
#scenarios that is not person-dependent.



 STEM (STAG Test Engineering Method) is the trademark of STAG Software Pvt. Ltd.
 Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.                           “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
Topics Covered in this workshop


‣Elements of test effort estimation
‣Basis of effort estimation
‣The laundry list of various activities for estimating effort
‣Science of approximations
‣Defect centered activity breakdown
‣Identifying the types of tests involved
‣How to estimate the number of scenarios
‣How to estimate effort for a scenario
‣Aspects of automation in estimating effort
‣Volatility and its impact on estimation
‣Historical data and its value in estimation
‣Understanding variation, and how to tame this demon



 Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.   “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
Takeaways from the workshop


   Demystifies the apparently complex world of estimation




   Gives you a set of scientific thinking tools to logically estimate
   effort



   Help you visualize the various elements and activities involved in
   estimation to enable you to estimate in a practical and consistent
   manner.



Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.   “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
DELIVERY STYLE
 The delivery style will be application oriented, with an
 application used to illustrate the concepts and the
 process of doing.


 TARGET AUDIENCE
 Test manager, Project manager, Test lead and Test
 automation staff.


 DURATION
 Open workshop : One-day
 Corporate workshop: One-day


Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.   “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
Two Modes of Delivery



This program is delivered in two modes:

Open workshops
Conducted periodically,dates published on our website.

Corporate workshops
Exclusively done for corporates, tailoring to suit specific
needs of your organization can be done.




Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.   “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
May we help you?

To be on our open workshop mailing list or to conduct
this program at your organization please contact us at :

Bengaluru (080) 2535 7161/62
Chennai   (044) 4214 3469

Email    marketing@cleansoft.in




                                                                Thank you


CleanSoft Academy is a division of STAG Software Pvt. Ltd.
Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved.      “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT

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Practical Test Effort Estimation

  • 1. Practical test effort estimation A HBT Series Workshop www.cleansoft.in
  • 2. Estimation is scientific guessing. The keyword is “Scientific”. To enable good testing, a priori estimation of effort that is close to the intended is critical. Correct estimation is typically understood as the outcome of a rich experience. In short this is good guesswork. The perennial question is “Is there a way to scientifically guess?” Can there be a set of techniques, principles, guidelines that can allow us to rationally arrive at good estimates? Is there a science to estimation? Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 3. Is there a science to estimation? Guess so! Identify the various activities in test lifecycle and then sum the individual estimates. How to identify these? Use a goal focused validation. This means 1. what types of defects are expected to be uncovered? 2. therefore, what types of test do we perform? 3. at what level should they be done? 4. how many cycles do we anticipate 5. how may test scenarios do we anticipate 6. do we need use automation? how much? Decomposing the problem allows to figure out the science. Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 4. “Practical test effort estimation” is Powered by HBT Hypothesis Based Testing (HBT) is a personal scientific test methodology powered by the defect detection technology STEMTM to deliver clean software. It consists of six stages, with the first two stages focused on “Understanding expectations” and “Understanding context”. The nest stage is about scientifically hypothesizing defects while the fourth stage is devise a proof that deals with strategy, planning and design Defect centered activity breakdown, a STEM core concept is very useful to estimating effort. This uses the information of quality levels, test types derived from potential defect types and #cycles and #scenarios to estimate effort. Box Model, a core concept in STEM is used to ensure rapid estimation of #scenarios that is not person-dependent. STEM (STAG Test Engineering Method) is the trademark of STAG Software Pvt. Ltd. Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 5. Topics Covered in this workshop ‣Elements of test effort estimation ‣Basis of effort estimation ‣The laundry list of various activities for estimating effort ‣Science of approximations ‣Defect centered activity breakdown ‣Identifying the types of tests involved ‣How to estimate the number of scenarios ‣How to estimate effort for a scenario ‣Aspects of automation in estimating effort ‣Volatility and its impact on estimation ‣Historical data and its value in estimation ‣Understanding variation, and how to tame this demon Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 6. Takeaways from the workshop Demystifies the apparently complex world of estimation Gives you a set of scientific thinking tools to logically estimate effort Help you visualize the various elements and activities involved in estimation to enable you to estimate in a practical and consistent manner. Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 7. DELIVERY STYLE The delivery style will be application oriented, with an application used to illustrate the concepts and the process of doing. TARGET AUDIENCE Test manager, Project manager, Test lead and Test automation staff. DURATION Open workshop : One-day Corporate workshop: One-day Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 8. Two Modes of Delivery This program is delivered in two modes: Open workshops Conducted periodically,dates published on our website. Corporate workshops Exclusively done for corporates, tailoring to suit specific needs of your organization can be done. Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT
  • 9. May we help you? To be on our open workshop mailing list or to conduct this program at your organization please contact us at : Bengaluru (080) 2535 7161/62 Chennai   (044) 4214 3469 Email    marketing@cleansoft.in Thank you CleanSoft Academy is a division of STAG Software Pvt. Ltd. Copyright 2011, CleanSoft Academy. All rights reserved. “Practical test effort estimation” Powered by HBT

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