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The 15th Conference on Testing Computer Software (TCS'98) will include a
number of workshops and sessions of interest to Java programmers and other
developers of Internet applications.

The Conference will be held June 8-12, 1998 in the Washington, D.C. area.
The theme: "Testing Under Pressure" is highly relevant to meeting the
challenges of the increasingly complex software development and usage
environment.

The complete TCS'98 program can be explored on the Web:
      http://www.uspdi.org/conference/overview.html


                 Internet-oriented Workshops/Tutorials

TESTING JAVA APPLETS AND APPLICATIONS
Java presents some interesting challenges for testing. On one hand,
characteristics of the languages such as strong typing and garbage
collection reduce the likelihood of particular errors occuring in Java
code. On the other hand, the way in which Java is used and certain aspects
of the language cause new testing problems. These issues, coupled with the
problems associated with testing object-oriented software in general, make
Java testing a unique and difficult task. This workshop focuses on how to
test Java effectively. Issues with testing Java and object-oriented
software are discussed. Approaches to testing Java classes, beans, applets
and applications are presented. Topics such as testing reusable Java
components, using slicing and dataflow for class testing, configuration
testing Java applets and test automation are discussed.
   Jeffery E. Payne, President, Reliable Software Technologies
   Corporation

FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNET/INTRANET APPLICATION TESTING 
This workshop gives students a solid foundations for understanding Web
based applications, planning and sizing a test/certification effort, and
selecting the correct tools to carry it out. The course includes a "How it
works" overview of Web architecture and the new programming paradigms used
to develop Intranet and Internet applications. Students are introduced to
certification basics for Intranet and Internet applications, including
risk based test planning and analysis techniques, and fundamental (and
useful) test metrics. Included is a guided tour of several new automated
static analysis tools including Web site management tools, automated
hyperlink certification and content quality analysis; as well as dynamic
analysis tools including: site usage tracking, analysis and user profiles.
   Marnie Hutcheson, President, Internet Development Associates

Detailed descriptions of the Workshops can be checked out:
      http://www.uspdi.org/conference/workshops.html

                    Concurrent Sessions

IS YOUR WEB APPLICATION READY FOR PRIME TIME? 
* Defining what reliability of a web application means
* Testing challenges to achieving reliability
* Best practices for meeting the challenges
  Anthony Kolish, Vice President of Services, Segue Software, Inc.

BUGS I HAVE MET ON THE INTERNET -- A CASE STUDY 
* The types of bugs you will find on the Internet
* When is a bug not a bug?
* The implications
  Marnie Hutcheson, President, Internet Development Associates


For detailed descriptions of the Technical Program, including Keynote and
Featured speakers see:
      http://www.uspdi.org/conference/program.html

OBTAINING INFORMATION

To obtain the Conference brochure, e-mail your mailing address to
admin@uspdi.org. Or fill out the on-line brochure request form:
      http://www.uspdi.org/conference/brochure.html

The Conference brochure can also be downloaded and printed from:
      http://www.uspdi.org/conference/printbrochure.html

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