Static Testing.
Chapter 3 covers testing work that evaluates work products without executing the software, including reviews and static analysis.
Static testing overview
Static testing can find defects in requirements, designs, code, and other work products before dynamic execution. The syllabus compares static and dynamic testing and explains the value of reviews.
Topics covered
- Static testing basics and static analysis
- Value of static testing and how it differs from dynamic testing
- Review process activities
- Review roles and review types
- Success factors for reviews
Beginner focus
Reviews are structured forms of feedback. Pay attention to the purpose of a review, who participates, and what makes a review effective. Static testing is broader than code review; it can apply to many work products.