Testing is essential in software development. It is the process of evaluating a system or its component(s) with the intent to find whether it satisfies the specified requirements or not. In this post, we’ll discuss testing methodologies, test automation, unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing.
Testing methodologies are the different approaches and techniques used to test software. These methodologies are chosen based on project requirements, time constraints, budget limitations, and other factors.
Test automation is the practice of using specialized software tools to control the execution of tests and compare actual outcomes with predicted outcomes. Test automation allows for faster execution of tests and reduces human error.
Unit testing is a software testing technique where individual units or components of a software application are tested independently from other units or components.
Integration testing is the process of combining individual units or components into larger subsystems, which are then tested as a group to ensure they function correctly together.
Acceptance testing is a type of testing where the customer validates whether the system meets their requirements and expectations. Acceptance testing could be carried out at various levels such as User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Acceptance Testing (BAT), etc.
Choosing a specific type of testing methodology depends on many factors like project requirements, budget constraints, time limits, complexity of the system under test etc.
When all test cases have been executed successfully without errors or defects detected in either functional or non-functional areas according to predefined acceptance criteria then you can consider that you’ve completed testing.
