Levantamento e análise dos métodos de testagem de software utilizados por empresas desenvolvedoras de software em Uruaçu-GO e região

Abstract

This research work proposed to investigate what were the main software testing techniques used by professional software developers in Uruaçu-GO and region. It also proposed to understand how the software development processes in which these professionals were involved worked, in addition to aspects involving software management/quality. For this, interviews were conducted with six professionals who work in Uruaçu. Each interview followed a defined script, represented by a form (composed by 77 questions). From the collection, tabulation and analysis of the data, it was observed that each company had a unique development process, organized in small teams and that made use of agile methods for the development of software in increments. It was observed that the teams had professionals dedicated to Project management and quality assurance, and that various types of tests were used by developers, such as system, release and user tests. Points of improvement were also identified in the processes and deserve attention, such as the widespread adoption of automated unit tests and a greater user participation during the software development stages. From these analyses, it was understood that the main objectives desired with this work were achieved. The planning and execution of this research work was challenging. A lot of effort was required in the elaboration of the form, its application, tabulation and data analysis.