? Focuses on software testing, which is one of the most important-and often the most overlooked-aspects of software development


? First book that demonstrates how to apply both existing and new design patterns to the job of testing Java software


? Explains how applying proven patterns to the testing of software can help ensure that applications function correctly and more efficiently, and are easier to maintain


? Patterns will be extensively reviewed online to ensure community support and endorsement


? Covers detailed patterns for unit, functional, database, and application deployment testing


? Provides complete Java code that applies each pattern to a real-world sample application


? Companion Web site provides code for Java pattern implementations, plus code for the sample applications and test suites