What is Software Testing - Software Testing Fundamentals

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What is Software Testing

Software testing is testing if a software or application works as expected and meets the requirements of the users. Software testing helps to find bugs, and determine quality and compliance with standards and regulations. Software testing can be done manually or automatically, using different techniques and tools. You need analytical, design, critical and communication skills to understand the requirements, design tests, execute tests, and communicate bug reports and test results successfully.

Software testing levels

Unit testing: Testing individual components or units of a software, such as functions, classes, or modules.
Integration testing: Testing if different components or units work together correctly.
System testing: Testing the entire system or application as a single entity, including its functionality, performance, security, and usability.
Acceptance testing: Testing if the system or application meets the expectations and needs of the end-users and customers.

Software testing tips

1. Plan and design your tests before you start software testing.
2. Use test scenarios or test cases to guide your testing process and document your results.
3. Use different types of testing techniques and tools to cover different aspects of the software testing.
4. Test early and often throughout the software development cycle.
5. Report and track defects and issues in a timely manner.

FAQ (interview questions and answers)

1. What is the difference between verification and validation in software testing?
   Verification is checking if the software meets the specifications and design, while validation is operating the software to find if the software meets the user requirements and expectations.
2. What is the difference between manual and automation testing?
   Manual testing is testing software manually by a human tester, while automation testing is testing software automatically by using scripts and tools.
3. What are some advantages of automation testing over manual testing?
   Possible advantages are faster test execution, higher test coverage, lower cost, and higher accuracy.

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