Praise for
How Google Tests Software
“James Whittaker has long had the pulse of the issues that are shaping
testing practice. In the decade of the Cloud Transformation, this book is a
must read not just for Googlers, but for all testers who want their prac-
tices to remain relevant, competitive, and meaningful.”
—Sam Guckenheimer, Product Owner,
Visual Studio Strategy, Microsoft
“Google has consistently been an innovator in the app testing space—
whether it’s blending test automation with manual efforts, melding in-
house and outsourced resources, or more recently, pioneering the use of
in-the-wild testing to complement their in-the-lab efforts. This appetite for
innovation has enabled Google to solve new problems and launch better
apps.
In this book, James Whittaker provides a blueprint for Google’s suc-
cess in the rapidly evolving world of app testing.”
—Doron Reuveni, CEO and Cofounder, uTest
“This book is a game changer, from daily releases to heads-up displays.
James Whittaker takes a computer-science approach to testing that will be
the standard for software companies in the future. The process and tech-
nical innovations we use at Google are described in a factual and enter-
taining style. This book is a must read for anyone involved in software
development.”
—Michael Bachman, Senior Engineering Manager
at Google Inc., AdSense/Display
“By documenting much of the magic of Google’s test engineering prac-
tices, the authors have written the equivalent of the Kama Sutra for mod-
ern software testing.”
—Alberto Savoia, Engineering Director, Google
“If you ship code in the cloud and want to build a strategy for ensuring a
quality product with lots of happy customers, you must study and seri-
ously consider the methods in this book.”
—Phil Waligora, Salesforce.com
“James Whittaker is an inspiration and mentor to many people in the
field of testing. We wouldn’t have the talent or technology in this field
without his contributions. I am consistently in awe of his drive, enthusi-
asm, and humor. He’s a giant in the industry and his writing should be
required reading for anyone in the IT industry.”
—Stewart Noakes, Chairman TCL Group Ltd.,
United Kingdom
