Patterns for Performance and Operability: Building and Testing Enterprise Software Chris Ford, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Ido Gileadi, Capco Consulting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sanjiv Purba, Infomaxium Inc., North York, Ontario, Canada; Mike Moerman, Capco Consulting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Price:$73.95 Cat. #: AU5334 ISBN:9781420053340 ISBN 10:1420053345 Publication Date: December 22, 2007
Number of Pages: 344
Availability: In Stock
Binding(s): Hardback
Includes case studies and exampleproject artifacts to supplement concepts in the text
Addresses the development of scope, requirements, design patterns, test strategies, and coverage and deployment strategies for system non-functional characteristics
Provides a detailed recipe and implementation guide for technologists at all levels
Demonstrates how to avoid a range of real world problems, unexpected data permutations, and unforeseen input that lead to software failure
Supplies a catalog of defensive software patterns that result in highly available systems
Examines the complexities of non-functional testing and presents a realistic testing life cycle
Summary
Structured to follow the software life cycle, Patterns for Performance and Operability provides advice and examples-based instructions at every phase. You can read it from start to finish or go directly to those chapters that interest you the most. Whatever approach you choose, you will learn:
How to:
· Define and document comprehensive non-functional requirements for any software system
· Define scope and logistics for non-functional test activities
· Execute non-functional tests and report results clearly and effectively
· Patterns for defensive software designs in common software scenarios that promote operability and availability
· Implement the right level of reporting, monitoring, and trending for highly available production software systems
Patterns for:
· Software designs that support simpler and more efficient operation in a production environment
· Software design that support high-performance and scalability
Strategies and Techniques for:
· Techniques for managing and troubleshooting during a production crisis
· Strategies for resisting project pressure to compromise on quality or completeness of non-functional activities in the software cycle
Introduction
Production Systems in the Real World Why Should I Read This Book? The Non-functional Systems Challenge What Is Covered by Non-functional Testing Planning for the Unexpected Patterns for Operability in Application Design Summary Planning and Project Initiation The Business Case for Non-functional Testing Scoping and Estimating Test and Resource Planning Communication Planning Summary Non-functional Requirements What are Non-functional Requirements? Do I Need Non-functional Requirements? Roles and Responsibilities Challenging Requirements Establishing a Business Usage Model Non-functional Requirements Summary
Designing for Operability
Error Categorization Design Patterns The Characteristics of a Robust System Infrastructure Services Design Reviews The Operability Review Summary
Designing for Performance
Requirements Architecture Patterns Antipatterns Algorithms Technology Software Hardware Infrastructure Summary Notes Test Planning Defining Your Scope Load Testing Software Additional Testing Apparatus Test Environments Test Beds Historical Data Summary Test Preparation and Execution Preparation Activities Script Development Performance Testing Operability Testing Sustainability Testing Challenges Summary Deployment Strategies Procedure Characteristics Packaging Deployment Rehearsal Rollout Strategies Case Study: Online Banking Case Study: The Banking Front Office Back-Out Strategies Summary Resisting Pressure from the Functional Requirements Stream A Question of Degree Pressures from the Functional Requirements Stream Attention Defining Success Setting the Stage for Success Summary
Operations Trending and Monitoring
Monitoring Trending and Reporting Error Reporting Capacity Modelling and Planning Summary Troubleshooting and Crisis Management Reproducing the Issue Determining Root Cause Troubleshooting Strategies Applying a Fix Post-Mortem Review Summary
Common Impediments to Good Design
Design Dependencies What Is the Definition of Good Design? Testing a Design Common Impediments to Good Design Design Principles Summary
References
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Editorial Reviews
". . . written in an easy to read and logical format . . . The concepts and principles in this book will never be outdated . . . I recommend this book to anyone who has a responsibility and interest in improving the quality of enterprise software. Whether you are deploying your software internally at your own organization or externally for customers reading this book and implementing the principles (assuming this is not already being done) will undoubtedly improve the quality of your system and will lead to an improved computing experience for your end users."
– Alan Madick, in StickyMinds.com, January 2009
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