What is Software Testing?

What is Software Testing?

SOFTWARE TESTING is defined as  activity to check whether the Actual results match the Expected results and to ensure that the software system is Defect / Bug free (as per customer requirement) . 

Software testing also helps to identify errors, gaps, or missing requirements in contrary to the actual requirements. It can be either done manually or using automated tools. Some prefer saying Software testing as a White Box (Testing done by Analyzing code) and Black Box Testing(Testing done by Analyzing application as per user without digging into the code. Example Verifying login form of application).

In simple terms, Software Testing means the Verification of Application Under Test (AUT).


Importance of Software Testing 

Normal Trend ---In today's time there are plenty of startups and low budget software companies who donot prefer Software Tester in their company  as it is a extra burden as per wages and other extra facility which they have to provide then to person who find out bugs in software developed by Developer. They   ask their developers to test the application once developed. This is very easy in the case if Application in simple, Sorted and Small. However if the application is huge and complex and a dedicated team is mandatory to test the application to avoid rework and complete the work within timeline.

Testing is important because software bugs could be expensive or even dangerous. Software bugs can potentially cause monetary and human loss, and history is full of such examples.

Some of Amazon's third-party retailers saw their product price is reduced to 1p due to a software glitch. They were left with heavy losses.

In April of 1999, a software bug caused the failure of a $1.2 billion military satellite launch, the costliest accident in history.


What are the benefits of Software Testing?

Here are the benefits of using software testing:

  • Cost-Effective: It is one of the important advantages of software testing. Testing any IT project on time helps you to save your money for the long term. In case if the bugs caught in the earlier stage of software testing, it costs less to fix.
  • Security: It is the most vulnerable and sensitive benefit of software testing. People are looking for trusted products. It helps in removing risks and problems earlier.
  • Product quality: It is an essential requirement of any software product. Testing ensures a quality product is delivered to customers.
  • Customer Satisfaction: The main aim of any product is to give satisfaction to their customers. UI/UX Testing ensures the best user experience.

Types of Software Testing

Typically Testing is classified into three categories.

  • Functional Testing
  • Non-Functional Testing or Performance Testing
  • Maintenance (Regression and Maintenance)


Testing Strategies in Software Engineering

Here are important strategies in software engineering:

Unit Testing: This software testing approach is followed by the programmer to test the unit of the program. It helps developers to know whether the individual unit of the code is working properly or not.

Integration testing: It focuses on the construction and design of the software. You need to see that the integrated units are working without errors or not.

System testing: In this method, your software is compiled as a whole and then tested as a whole. This testing strategy checks the functionality, security, portability, amongst others.

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