Software Testing Basics

This presentation provides an overview of software

testing basics.
What is Software Testing?

01 It involves executing a software

component or system component with the
intent of finding errors.

02 Software testing is the process of

evaluating a system or application to
determine whether it meets the specified
requirements.
Why is Software Testing Important?

● Software testing helps to identify defects or

errors in the software, ensuring its quality and
reliability.
● It helps to improve the overall performance,
functionality, and usability of the software.
● Testing helps to build user confidence and
trust in the software.
● It reduces the cost and time associated with
software development by detecting and fixing
issues early in the process.
 Types of Software Testing

Unit Testing: Tests individual

System Testing: Tests the
01 components or modules of
entire system or application
the software.
as a whole.
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Integration Testing: Tests the
interaction between different
components or modules.

Acceptance Testing: Tests 04

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whether the software meets
Performance Testing: Tests
the user's requirements.
the performance and
scalability of the software
under different conditions.
Testing Techniques

● Blackbox Testing: Tests the functionality of the

software without knowing its internal
implementation.
● Whitebox Testing: Tests the internal structure and
implementation of the software.
● Graybox Testing: A combination of black-box and
white-box testing techniques.
● Automated Testing: Uses tools and scripts to
automate the testing process.
● Manual Testing: Tests the software manually by
following predefined test cases.
 Best Practices for Software Testing

Define clear testing

Use a combination of
01 objectives and goals.
different testing techniques
for better coverage.
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02 Create a comprehensive test
plan and test cases.

Perform regular regression 04 Document and track defects

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testing to ensure the stability for effective communication
of the software. and resolution.
Software Testing Concepts and
Motivations
 Introduction to Software Testing
Software testing is the process
of evaluating a software system
The goal of software testing
01 to identify defects or errors.
is to improve the quality and
reliability of the software.
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02 It ensures that the software
meets the specified
requirements and functions as
Testing can be performed at expected.
different levels: unit testing,
integration testing, system 04
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testing, and acceptance Effective testing requires proper
testing. planning, test case design,
execution, and documentation.
Types of Software Testing

● Unit Testing: Testing

individual components or units
of code.
● Integration Testing: Testing
interactions between different
modules or components.
● System Testing: Testing the
entire system as a whole.
● Acceptance Testing: Testing
the software with real users to
ensure it meets their
requirements.
● Regression Testing: Testing
previously working
functionality to ensure no new
Software Defect and Fault
Terminology
An overview of common terminologies related to software defects
and faults
Defect

A defect refers to a flaw It can manifest as an Defects can occur due

or imperfection in a error, bug, or fault to coding mistakes,
software product design issues, or
environmental factors
Bug
● A bug is a specific type of defect that
causes unexpected behavior in a software
program
● Bugs can lead to crashes, system failures,
or incorrect output
● They are usually caused by coding errors
or logical mistakes
 Error
An error refers to a
mistake or flaw in a
Errors can result in
software program's code
system failures,
01 crashes, or incorrect
02 behavior

They can be introduced

during the development
process or due to external
factors 03
Fault

01 They can occur due to design flaws, coding

mistakes, or environmental issues

02 A fault is a defect that causes a failure in a

software system

03 Faults can lead to crashes, errors, or

incorrect output
Root Cause Analysis

Root cause analysis is It involves The goal is to prevent

a process used to investigating the similar defects from
identify the underlying occurring in the future
chain of events that
cause of a defect or led to the issue
fault
Testing Terminology
 Test Case

A set of conditions or It consists of a test An effective test case is

variables under which a procedure, test data, critical for thorough
tester will determine and expected results. testing.
whether a system
under test satisfies
requirements or works
correctly.
 Test Plan

● A document that describes the objectives, scope,

approach, and focus of a software testing effort.

● It identifies the features to be tested, the testing

tasks, the personnel responsible for each task,
and the risks associated with the testing effort.
 Bug Report

It includes information about the problem,

01 steps to reproduce it, and the expected versus
actual results.

02 A document that identifies and describes a

defect or flaw in a system or software
application.
Test Artifacts and the Relationships
Between Them
Introduction
Testing is a crucial part Different test artifacts Understanding the
of the software are used to facilitate relationships between
development life cycle. and document the these artifacts is
testing process. essential for effective
testing.
Test Plan

● A Test Plan outlines the

testing approach, scope, and
objectives.
● It defines the test scenarios,
test cases, and test data.
● Test Plan guides the entire
testing process.
 Test Cases

Test Cases are specific

test scenarios to be 01
executed.
02 They include
preconditions, steps,
expected results, and
actual results.
Test Cases ensure 03
thorough testing of
individual functionalities.
 Test Data

● Test Data includes input values and expected

outcomes.

● It covers both valid and invalid data.

● Test Data helps verify the behavior of the

system under different conditions.
Test Execution

01 Test Execution validates the functionality of

the software.

02 Test Execution involves running test cases

and recording the results.

03 It may be manual or automated depending on

the testing approach.
Defect Reporting

● Defect Reporting captures

and documents any issues
found during testing.
● It includes details like the
steps to reproduce, severity,
and priority.
● Defect Reporting helps track
and prioritize bug fixes.
Test Reports

Test Reports summarize They provide metrics, Test Reports aid in

the testing activities uncover patterns, and decision-making and
and results. highlight areas for quality assessment.
improvement.
Testing Effort
 Introduction

Testing is a crucial part Testing effort varies based

of any project 02 on the complexity of the
project

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It ensures the quality and This presentation will
reliability of the software discuss the factors
affecting testing effort
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Factors Affecting Testing Effort

● Project size and complexity

● Number of features and
functionalities
● Integration with external
systems
● Time constraints
● Availability of resources
 Test Planning

Identify test environments Define the scope of testing

and data
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Allocate resources for Create test plans and

testing 03 strategies
 Test Execution

01 Perform regression testing 02 Execute test cases

03 Record and track defects 04 Collect and analyze test results

 Test Documentation

Document test cases and Capture and

scenarios 02 communicate test results

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Create test reports Maintain test
documentation

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Conclusion

● Testing effort is essential for

delivering quality software
● Proper planning, execution,
and documentation are key
● Allocate sufficient time and
resources for testing
● Continuous improvement in
testing processes
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Applying Testing Skills Early Ensures
Success
This presentation discusses the importance of applying testing skills
early in the development process to ensure project success.
Introduction

Welcome Agenda Importance of Testing

What is Testing?

● Definition of Testing
● Importance of Testing
● Different Types of Testing
 Benefits of Early Testing

Identifying Bugs and Issues

Early
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02 Avoiding Costly Fixes

Improving Product Quality 03

Challenges in Early Testing

● Limited Resources
● Time Constraints
● Communication Issues
Best Practices for Early
Testing

01 Implement Test Automation

02 Include Testing in Project Plan

03 Collaborate with Developers

Case Studies

● Project A: Early Testing

Success
● Project B: Consequences of
Late Testing
Conclusion

Summary Key Takeaways Q&A

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The Basic Principles of Testing
This presentation provides an overview of the basic principles of
testing. It covers the key concepts and methods used in software
testing.
 Introduction

Testing is a critical process in Effective testing leads to higher

software development 02 quality software

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It helps identify and fix Testing involves various
defects in the software techniques and approaches

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Principle 1: Testing Early

● Start testing as early as

possible in the development
lifecycle
● Identify and fix issues at the
early stages to avoid major
problems later
● Early testing helps in
reducing development costs
and time
● It ensures that the software
meets the initial
 Principle 2: Exhaustive Testing is Impractical

Prioritize testing based on critical It is impossible to test every

functionalities and risks possible combination of inputs and
01 conditions

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Focus on high priority areas to Testing all scenarios is time-

maximize test coverage consuming and inefficient
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 Principle 3: Testing is Iterative

01 Perform regression testing to ensure changes 02 Testing should be an ongoing process

don't introduce new issues throughout the software development lifecycle

03 Iteratively test and refine the software to 04 Feedback from previous test cycles helps in
improve its quality making improvements
 Principle 4: Test Automation

Automate repetitive and time- Automation enables faster

consuming testing tasks 02 execution of tests and improves
accuracy

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Use specialized tools to Manual testing should be
enhance testing efficiency complemented with automated
testing
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