PPT

Testing Strategies & Software Quality

Generalized Framework for Developing Test Strategies

Key Steps:

1. Understanding Requirements
   • Thoroughly review functional, non-functional, and technical specifications
   • Ensure complete clarity of project needs
2. Identify Test Objectives
   • Define clear testing goals
   • Examples:
     • Validate functionality
     • Verify performance
     • Assess security
3. Selecting Testing Techniques Types of Testing:
   • Functional Testing
   • Non-functional Testing
   • Regression Testing
   • Exploratory Testing
   • Automated Testing
   • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
4. Additional Critical Activities:
   • Test Environment Setup
   • Test Data Management
   • Defining Test Coverage
   • Prioritizing Tests
   • Resource Allocation
   • Communication and Collaboration
   • Test Execution and Reporting
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Risk Management
   • Documentation
   • Establishing Feedback Loops

Verification vs. Validation

Verification

Definition: Verification focuses on determining whether the software meets the specified requirements and standards. It involves activities that ensure that the software is being built correctly.

Key Activities:

• Reviews and Inspections
• Static Analysis
• Testing
• Modeling and Simulation

Validation

Definition: Validation focuses on determining whether the software meets the user's needs and expectations. It ensures that the right software is being built.

Key Activities: