Just like developers follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) likewise testers also follow the Software Testing Life Cycle which is called as STLC. It is the sequence of activities carried out by the testing team from the beginning of the project till the end of the project. A good software tester is expected to have good knowledge of the STLC lifecycle and its activities.
Monkey testing- Examples, Differences, Tools,How To Do, Advantages, Disadvantages, Types
Monkey testing is a technique used in software testing to test the application or product by providing random data and observing if the system or application crashes or gives an error. Monkey testing is also called as Fuzz Testing sometimes.
- In Monkey Testing, random data is entered into the application to check the behaviour of the application and see if it gives an error
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What is smoke testing? When to use it? Advantages and Disadvantages
Smoke testing is a type of software testing which ensures that the major functionalities of the application are working fine. This testing is also known as ‘Build Verification testing’. It is a non-exhaustive testing with very limited test cases to ensure that the important features are working fine and we are good to proceed with the detailed testing.
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Difference between regression testing and retesting
Before we start with the differences between regression testing and retesting it’s good to have simple understanding of each topic. Basically, regression testing is carried out to ensure that the existing functionality is working fine and there are no side effects of any new change or enhancements done in the application. In other words, Regression Testing checks to see if new defects were introduced in previously existing functionality. [Read more…] about Difference between regression testing and retesting
What is Retesting? When to use it? Advantages and Disadvantages
Retesting is testing of a particular bug after it has been fixed. Usually tester raises the bug when they find it while testing the product or its component. This bug is assigned to a developer and he fixes it. Post fixing the bug is assigned to the tester for its verification. This testing is known as retesting. [Read more…] about What is Retesting? When to use it? Advantages and Disadvantages