Anyone new to software testing knows how difficult it is to get started. This portal aims to be your gateway to the world of software testing.

We try to offer practical advice and guidance on testing that you can apply to your own work. Look at the test planning section if you would like a taste of what is on offer if you register.

The knowledge base is the start point for all things testing and contains links to other useful resources and articles that hopefully will be of interest to you.

Reg Tester will share his many years experience in testing with you and provide assistance where he can... a mentor everyone can benefit from.

Small and Medium sized Enterprises face the same challenges in developing reliable software as larger organisations. However the SME does not always have the budget or flexibility to deploy dedicated test teams and proprietary test tools.

Having access to practical help on how to get the best from your testing is the key to developing existing resources and using them effectively.

Always focusing on the value that good testing brings to your business, thetestingportal aims to become the reference point for SMEs wishing to invest in testing.

Through this portal and relationships with other interest groups, we hope to reach people involved in software development and testing to:

• demonstrate the value of testing
• help implement a testing process in a practical manner
• support those who wish to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing testing processes
• develop a community that enables you to share experiences
• highlight the developments in the testing world drawing on the benefits whilst accepting the constraints of the smaller organisation
• provide links to other internet resources specialising in testing