Scribd
Upload
4 views

Testing Definitions

Uploaded by

maheshtester1919
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4 views

Testing Definitions

Uploaded by

maheshtester1919
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Absolutely, let's dive into some examples to illustrate the different testing types you mentioned:

1. Smoke Testing:
● Scenario: Imagine a new API for a social media app. A smoke test would involve
verifying basic functionalities like user login, creating a post, and viewing the feed. It's a
quick check to ensure the API starts up and core actions don't crash the system.
2. Functional Testing:
● Scenario: Building upon the social media API, functional testing would ensure features
work as intended. Examples include testing if posts have character limits, if images
upload correctly, and if comments display properly.
3. Integration Testing:
● Scenario: Let's say the social media app integrates a notification system. Integration
testing would involve combining API calls. For instance, testing if creating a post triggers
a notification for followers, ensuring data flows seamlessly between components.
4. Regression Testing:
● Scenario: After adding a new feature to the social media app, regression testing would
ensure existing functionalities like login and feed display haven't broken due to the
update.
5. Load Testing:
● Scenario: Load testing simulates a surge of users on the social media app. This helps
identify if the API can handle high traffic without slowing down significantly.
6. Stress Testing:
● Scenario: Stress testing goes beyond load testing. It pushes the social media API to its
limits with extreme user loads, like a sudden influx of millions of login attempts. This tests
if the API can withstand extreme pressure and maintain functionality.
7. Security Testing:
● Scenario: Security testing would involve checking the social media API for vulnerabilities.
This could involve attempting to inject unauthorized data to see if the API can prevent
hacking attempts.
8. UI Testing (if applicable):
● Scenario: If the social media app has a web interface, UI testing would ensure the API
interacts with the UI components correctly. For instance, testing if user posts display
accurately on the feed.
9. Fuzz Testing:
● Scenario: Fuzz testing injects unexpected data into the social media API, like
nonsensical characters in a username field. This helps identify potential vulnerabilities
where the API might crash or behave unpredictably due to invalid inputs.
These are just a few examples, and the specific tests will vary depending on the API and its
functionalities. But hopefully, this gives you a clearer picture of how each testing type
contributes to a robust and reliable API!

You might also like