Life Cycle Testing

Life Cycle Testing

Encompasses all testing activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure software meets requirements.

Requirement Analysis Testing

Early testing phase where testers review requirements for clarity and identify potential risks.

Design Phase Testing

Development of test cases based on design documents to validate design specifications.

Unit Testing

Involves testing individual components for correct functionality, typically by developers.

Integration Testing

Testing to ensure different modules work together seamlessly.

Functional Testing

Testing that verifies the software functions according to specifications.

Non-functional Testing

Testing that assesses performance, usability, reliability, etc.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Conducted by end-users to verify that the application meets their needs.

Independent Testing

Performed by individuals or teams not involved in development to provide an unbiased perspective.

Unbiased Testing

Testing carried out by independent testers to identify overlooked issues.

Quality Assurance (QA) Process

Structured set of activities aimed at ensuring software quality by preventing defects.

Test Design

Involves creating test cases and scripts based on requirements and design specifications.

Test Environment Setup

Establishes an environment that closely mirrors production for testing purposes.

Defect Tracking

The process of logging, tracking, and prioritizing bugs for resolution.

Regression Testing

Ensures that new code changes do not negatively affect existing functionality.

Verification

The process of ensuring that the software is built correctly during development.

Validation

The process of ensuring that the correct product has been built, typically through testing.

Levels of Testing

Define stages performed on a software product at various development points.

System Testing

Validates the complete system's functionality and performance as a whole.

The ‘V’ Model

A sequential development process where each phase is associated with a corresponding testing phase.

Clear and Structured Process in V-Model

Provides clear guidelines for each phase of the development and testing process.

Clearer Communication in Independent Testing

Independent testers effectively bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams.

Continuous Testing

Testing that occurs throughout the lifecycle, including post-deployment.

Test Execution

The process of executing test cases, recording results, and reporting defects.

Test Reporting

Generates detailed reports on test cases, defects, and overall testing progress.

Defect Management

The systematic process of identifying, recording, and resolving defects.

Planning in QA Process

Ensures clarity and completeness of requirements and identifies the testing scope.

Risk Reduction in Testing

Minimizing the likelihood of critical defects at release, enhancing product reliability.

Third-Party Testing Companies

External organizations hired for critical applications or compliance testing.

Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Testing conducted to ensure the software meets business needs prior to deployment.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The process that outlines the stages of development that software goes through.

Performance Testing

Evaluates the performance and scalability of the software under load.

Defects Identification

The process of locating and acknowledging issues within the software.

Quality Control vs Quality Assurance

Quality control refers to testing activities; quality assurance focuses on process improvement.

Maintenance Testing

Continuous testing after deployment for bug fixing and performance monitoring.

Test Case Development

Creation of test cases based on specified requirements and designs.