What is System Testing? – Getting Started, Tips, and Tools
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by Faith Quinn
2w ago
System testing involves analyzing the behavior and functionality of a fully integrated application. It is the third of the four levels of testing, performed after unit and integration testing but before user acceptance testing. A QA team member will usually do the assessing, or occasionally the task will fall to other team members such as product or project managers. To help us to understand, let’s use an example. Imagine working on a website where a user can pay their water bill. The program has several features like account sign-up, log-in, recurring payments, and one-time payments. While be ..read more
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Test Debt – What is it and Why it Matters
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by Faith Quinn
6M ago
Test debt is one of thirteen recognized types of technical debt. It refers to the extra time testers need to allocate for completing testing activities that should have already been done. When test debt accumulates, testers can feel discouraged and overwhelmed, which causes them to get behind with their regular responsibilities. Technical debt is created when a development team needs to apply a code change that will result in a quicker deployment, with the understanding that developers will have to go back at some point and create a more permanent solution. Test debt happens similarly when a ..read more
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Basis Path Testing in Software Testing
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by Faith Quinn
8M ago
Basis path testing in software testing is a white box method where the tester examines the codebase to identify all possible paths that could be taken by the user to achieve their aims. These paths are then written as test cases to ensure all the different identified scenarios in the main branches are covered. Higher test coverage is then achieved when test cases are executed, typically through a form of unit testing. The tester established a baseline by selecting the most critical, common, or obvious path through the code selection. Then, with each test case, the tester will choose different ..read more
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What is SOX Compliance Testing?
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by Faith Quinn
9M ago
SOX compliance testing validates changes made to code and verifies adherence to internal controls. All publically traded companies operating in the United States must adhere to SOX corporate governance compliance. Management work with internal auditors to create policies and controls. Testers are responsible for testing code changes to ensure accuracy. Reasons for SOX Compliance In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the United States uncovered and then prosecuted several prominent businesses that had deceitfully falsified financial records and/or performed insider trading. Their deception ultimat ..read more
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How To Write Good Requirements (With Example)
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by Jake Bartlett
9M ago
A usable set of good requirements is essential to the success of software teams and the products they build. Requirements help align the team around a project and give engineers and designers the information they need to execute their work successfully. In addition, they drive the design and development of the software and ensure the user experience meets customer needs. Writing good requirements takes skill and time, but they can ultimately improve the quality of your product and make your team more productive. What is a requirement? Each requirement details a function that a product must be ..read more
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A Guide to Compliance Testing
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by Faith Quinn
10M ago
Compliance testing is a form of testing performed to ensure a system or product meets specific regulations or legal requirements. While there are different types of compliance, they all have the common goal of protecting users, companies, and stakeholders. Types of Compliance  508 Compliance Section 508 is US legislation and is an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 508 compliance testing involves the inclusion of electronic systems for those with disabilities. The most commonly presented disabilities tested for are vision impairments such as color blindness, hearing impairments ..read more
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Integration Testing: What is it? – A Full Guide
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by Faith Quinn
1y ago
Integration testing involves taking units or modules and testing how they work once integrated with a system’s other units. A module can be something as simple as a bug fix, a story, or something more extensive such as adding a new feature or third-party option to a system.  When and How to Perform Integration Testing There are four levels of software testing: Unit testing, Integration testing, System Testing, and Acceptance testing. A developer will write short test scripts during unit testing to verify the individual component or module meets its specified requirements. After this, the ..read more
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White Box Testing – Guide, Tools, and Techniques
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by Faith Quinn
1y ago
White box testing is a software testing approach based on an analysis of the internal structure of the component or system. Internal structure may include code, architecture, integrations, and data flows of a system. Why is White Box Testing Performed? Testers perform white box testing for several reasons. The main reason to include it in your test plan is that it provides much more test coverage than black box testing alone. The more code is tested, the less likely it is to have defects, and any defects found will have less severity. Suppose developers perform unit testing before delivering c ..read more
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STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) – Overview & Phases
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by Jake Bartlett
1y ago
The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) is a set of standards and best practices for testing software applications. It guides software testers throughout the testing process and promotes a consistent and comprehensive method for quality assurance practices. This systematic approach to testing ensures quality standards are met by giving testing teams a framework for planning and executing tests. It typically consists of six phases. However, some teams choose to combine steps, split them, or even add or remove some phases depending on their needs. Why the Software Testing Life Cycle is Important ..read more
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Black Box Testing – Techniques, Tools, and Tips
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by Faith Quinn
1y ago
Black box testing functions on not knowing a software’s internal structure. This lack of information is necessary because, generally, the end user is not familiar with or concerned with how the system operates. The black box approach allows the tester to assess from the user’s point of view. Black Box Testing Basics The main focus of black box testing is inputs and outputs. A tester must first understand the requirements when testing a function. Having this knowledge allows them to develop different test cases based on expected outputs. Typically, the process starts with a happy path by enteri ..read more
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