We are very pleased to announce the release of working drafts of ISO/IEC 29119 Software Testing, part 1 (definitions and concepts), part 2 (test process) and part 3 (test documentation) for worldwide review through ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7. These drafts are now being reviewed by software testing experts worldwide.

For more information on this exciting development, and for details on how to get in contact with the national standards body in your country to become a part of this worldwide review, please contact the convenor of our working group, Dr. Stuart Reid, at sreid@testing-solutions.com, or visit the How to Get Involved page for instructions.

Overview of ISO/IEC 29119 Software Testing

The aim of ISO/IEC 29119 Software Testing is to provide one definitive standard that captures vocabulary, processes, documentation and techniques for the entire software testing lifecycle. From organisational test strategies and test policies, project and phase test strategies and plans, to test case analysis, design, execution, reporting and beyond, this standard will support testing on any software development or maintenance project.

ISO/IEC 29119 Software Testing currently comprises four parts:

• Part 1: Definitions & Vocabulary
• Part 2: Test Process
• Part 3: Test Documentation
• Part 4: Test Techniques

It will replace a number of existing IEEE and BSI standards for software testing:

• IEEE 829 Test Documentation
• IEEE 1008 Unit Testing
• BS 7925-1 Vocabulary of Terms in Software Testing
• BS 7925-2 Software Component Testing Standard

The result will be the definitive standard for software testing. This work is being developed by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Working Group 26. Please visit this page for more information on our working group.