Summer is officially in swing, and this is a fabulous time to catch up on your reading list! Your quality journey shouldn’t have to take a backseat to fun summer activities – you can add a few of the following titles while you enjoy the warm weather. 

Testing Classics – Tried and True Reads for Your Collection

The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, et al. is the holy grail for applying the principles of DevOps within your organization. A brand new second edition includes case studies with stories from some of the biggest names in the industry. It is a must-read for anyone embarking or continuing on a quality journey! 

The DevOps Handbook, Second Edition: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, & Security in Technology Organizations

Moving from a Waterfall to an Agile environment? Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams by Lisa Crispin and Janet Gregory will be your best friend this summer. This book covers the basics of test automation while explaining a tester’s role in an agile testing environment. The writing style is accessible and to the point, while the authors are knowledgeable and provide a high-level overview of tackling Agile testing. 

Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams 1st Edition

For Career Beginners – Just Getting Started in Testing? Check Out This Gem!

If you’re new to the quality scene, we recommend starting with Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach by Cem Kaner, James Bach, et al. This book organizes over 200 short lessons you can read a few at a time while progressing through the essential information at each testing stage.You’ll learn the best tricks from the pros and discover what pitfalls to avoid in your new role! 

Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach 1st Edition

Management Material – Here’s a Fantastic Read for Those in Leadership

Want to make sure your team doesn’t get stuck in a rut of old habits? Accelerate: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations by Nicole Forsgren, Ph.D. et al., is an excellent resource! It’s an advanced resource for leadership positions, packed with data-backed ideas to implement change on your teams. 

Amazon.com: Accelerate: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations (Audible Audio Edition)

A True Beach Read –When You’re Looking for Something to Add to Your Summer Fun

Throw a copy of Explore It!: Reduce Risk and Increase Confidence with Exploratory Testing into your bag! Author Elisabeth Hendrickson guides you through exploratory testing. You’ll discover surprises in your testing journey. This book is a worthy read for testers and everyone in the software delivery industry. 

Explore It!: Reduce Risk and Increase Confidence with Exploratory Testing: Hendrickson, Elisabeth: 9781937785024: Amazon.com: Books

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