Software Testing

Manual Testing

• Exploratory Testing: Testers explore the application without predefined test cases to identify unexpected behaviour.
• Test Case Execution: Running predefined test cases to verify that the software behaves as expected.

Automated Testing

• Test Automation Frameworks: Using tools and frameworks (like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit) to automate repetitive testing tasks.
• Script Development: Writing automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and regression scenarios.

Unit Testing

• Component Testing: Testing individual components or modules of the software in isolation to ensure they function correctly.
• Conducted by Developers: Often performed by developers during the coding phase to catch issues early.

Integration Testing

• Module Interaction: Testing the interactions between integrated components or systems to ensure they work together as intended.
• Interface Testing: Validating the interfaces between modules and third-party services.

System Testing

• End-to-End Testing: Testing the complete system to verify that all components work together and meet specified requirements.
• Functionality Testing: Ensuring that the software functions according to defined specifications.

Acceptance Testing

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Conducted by end-users to validate that the software meets their needs and is ready for deployment.
• Business Acceptance Testing: Ensuring the software aligns with business objectives and requirements.

Functional Testing

• Verification of Features: Testing individual functions of the software to ensure they perform as expected.
• Positive and Negative Testing: Verifying expected outcomes with valid inputs and handling invalid inputs gracefully.

Non-Functional Testing

• Performance Testing: Assessing how the software performs under various conditions (load, stress, endurance).
• Security Testing: Evaluating the software for vulnerabilities and ensuring data protection measures are in place.
• Usability Testing: Assessing the user experience to ensure the software is intuitive and user-friendly..

Test Planning

• Defining Scope: Establishing the objectives, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks and their impact on testing and the overall project.

Test Design

• Creating Test Cases: Developing detailed test cases and scenarios that cover all aspects of the application.
• Test Data Preparation: Generating and managing data required for testing, including valid and invalid inputs.

Test Execution

• Running Tests: Performing tests according to the planned schedule and recording results.
• Defect Reporting: Documenting any issues or defects found during testing and communicating them to the development team.

• DevOps Integration: Incorporating testing into the CI/CD pipeline to automate testing during development and deployment processes.
• Feedback Loops: Establishing mechanisms for continuous feedback and improvement based on testing outcomes.

• Testing Tools: Utilizing various testing tools for test management (Jira, TestRail), automation (Selenium, Cypress), performance (JMeter, LoadRunner), and security (OWASP ZAP).
• Version Control Systems: Using tools like Git to manage test scripts and collaborate effectively with development teams.

• Test Reporting: Compiling test results into reports that provide insights into the quality of the software.
• Defect Metrics: Analysing defect density, severity, and resolution times to measure the effectiveness of the testing process.