Myths and Facts about a Career in Software Testing: A Comparison between Students' Beliefs and Professionals' Experience
Authors: Ronnie de Souza Santos, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Cleyton Magalhaes, Rodrigo Souza
Abstract: Testing is an indispensable part of software development. However, a career in software testing is reported to be unpopular among students in computer science and related areas. This can potentially create a shortage of testers in the software industry in the future. The question is, whether the perception that undergraduate students have about software testing is accurate and whether it differs from the experience reported by those who work in testing activities in the software development industry. This investigation demonstrates that a career in software testing is more exciting and rewarding, as reported by professionals working in the field, than students may believe. Therefore, in order to guarantee a workforce focused on software quality, the academy and the software industry need to work together to better inform students about software testing and its essential role in software development.
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