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| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Hannover |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Abstract
Gaps in testing skills arise from inherent attributes of systematic testing itself and environmental attributes, such as the educational setting in universities. Frustrated, practitioners have long since devised cost intensive workarounds.
In this thesis, this problem situation is qualitatively analyzed in great detail, leveraging insights from three Grounded Theory studies. Employing Everett M. Rogers' 'Theory of the Diffusion of Innovation', strategic improvements to the onboarding situation are presented. Lastly, tool support for the strategies developed in this thesis is presented and evaluated.
Keywords
- Softwaretest, Innovationsfähigkeit, Gruppenbewusstsein, Neuling, Softwareentwickler, Diffusion
Sustainable Development Goals
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Hannover, 2016. 228 p.
Research output: Thesis › Doctoral thesis
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