Software Testing Overview

Manual Testing Projects for Developing Nations

• Key Topics: Manual Testing & Types of Testing
  • Different types of observations
  • Various documents prepared during software testing
• Investment in project initiation
  • Guide for new projects
  • B.E. models (possible reference to project initiation models)

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

• Starting Point: Requirement Analysis
  • Importance of understanding PC software testing life cycle in detail
• Testing process and documentation:
  • Observing the process of vesting roles for meditational projects

Project Introduction

• Development differences between project and product
  • Projects: Specific customer requirements
  • Products: Market requirements, used by multiple customers
• Advantages and applications
  • E-commerce applications facilitated
  • Different market product applications discussed

Functionalities of E-Commerce Applications

• Client journey:
  • Login, search products, add to cart, check out, payment, and returns
• Functionalities include:
  • User login and registration
  • Modify account details
  • Product search and filters
  • Shopping cart and checkout processes
  • Handling returns and customer feedback
• Frontend and Backend considerations
  • User interface accessible to all internet users (frontend)
  • Admin functionalities restricted to authorized personnel (backend)
• Internet & Intranet Applications
  • Internet: Accessible to the public via the internet
  • Intranet: Restricted access within an organization

Key Documents in Software Testing

• Documentation Importance:
  • Requirement Specifications (RS)
  • Functional Specifications (FS)
  • Detailed documentation of functionalities (mock-up screens)
  • How to prepare and validate documentation before initiation of testing
• Preparation and Testing Steps:
  • Setting up initial environments
  • Observing project keyword entries and exits
  • Importance of documentation in understanding and executing testing processes
  • How to handle deviations and report issues

Types of Testing

• Regression Testing: Re-testing after bugs have been resolved
• Exploratory Testing: Emphasizes discovery, investigation, and learning
• Automated Testing: Using automation tools
• Manual Testing: Hands-on testing by quality assurance personnel
• Beta Testing: Feedback from actual users

Risk Management & Mitigation

• Identifying potential risks
• Planning for resource allocation and backup strategies

Execution Strategies

• Test Plans & Cases Execution:
  • Setting clear start and end points
  • Specific steps for each testing phase
  • Entry and exit criteria for different testing cycles

Tools and Reporting

• Use of specific tools for test management and documentation
• Reporting and tracking issues using bug tracking tools such as Bugzilla
• Maintenance of test environments and periodic updates

Summary

• Final Steps:
  • Validate all documentation
  • Review processes and gather feedback
  • Continuous process improvement through repeated cycles of testing

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