QW2002 Paper 4P2

Mr. Jim Hazen
(SysTest Labs)

'Excel'erating Test Status Reporting

Key Points

Presentation Abstract

One tough question to answer as a tester is when will testing be done. A tool is needed to report on status. An effective alternate solution to a commercial tool is available using Microsoft Excel. Using specific functions and linked worksheets a test status a report tool can be built.

About the Author

Jim Hazen has 15 years experience in software development and testing. Jim is a Test Engineer with SysTest Labs in Denver, Colorado. Jim has worked in various lead positions in his career and has worked with a wide variety of applications on DOS, OS/2, Windows, and Web environments.