Introduction to Software Testing

The problems are ONLY with the kindle version, not the print edition. Paul and I were very distressed when our students told us about the numerous errors in the kindle edition. The publisher is working with the distributors to correct the problems and either provide an update, a refund, or a print edition, at the customer's discretion. Although nothing is bug-free, the authors copy-edited and proof-read the paper edition very carefully, so it does not have those problems.Jeff Offutt (author)

First Edition and the work in progress of the second edition is the best literature i have read on testing. Perfect combination of important topics and methods to get to the fifth level!

The book has a mildew odor. I bought it new and It came wrapped in plastic and appears to be new, but it makes it hard to use because the smell is strong for me and my fingers smell moldy after touching the pages.

Well written and easy to understand. Could potentially use more graphics to demonstrate concepts, however there are Online resources that help with this.

I would buy the first edition. I am not sure if anyone actually proof read this book. You can see the spelling issues even on the preview. There are 3 misspelled words in 3 third paragraph or 1.1 alone. distinction was spelled distin Ction. Since was spelled sin Ce. Eliminate was spelled elimin ate. If you globally search for these words they are all over the place. Its a very distracting read. I could not return this as it was past 7 days and had to buy the first edition. Stick with the first edition as it looks like it was proof read and no obvious errors stand out.

Multiple spelling errors throughout the kindle version of the book.

You can judge a good testing textbook by how many actual real-world code snippets and test problems it has in it. This is just all academic "how many angels on the head of a pin" testing.I have 40 years of testing safety critical software - this book is terribly academic. No real help in putting together practical software test cases.