Definition: A defect is an error or a bug, in the application which is created. A programmer while designing and building the software can make mistakes or error. These mistakes or errors mean that there are flaws in the software. These are called defects. [Read more…] about What is Defect or bugs or faults in software testing?
What are software testing objectives and purpose?
Software Testing has different goals and objectives.The major objectives of Software testing are as follows:
- Finding defects which may get created by the programmer while developing the software.
- Gaining confidence in and providing information about the level of quality.
- To prevent defects.
- To make sure that the end result meets the business and user requirements.
- To ensure that it satisfies the BRS that is Business Requirement Specification and SRS that is System Requirement Specifications.
- To gain the confidence of the customers by providing them a quality product.
Software testing helps in finalizing the software application or product against business and user requirements. It is very important to have good test coverage in order to test the software application completely and make it sure that it’s performing well and as per the specifications.
While determining the test coverage the test cases should be designed well with maximum possibilities of finding the errors or bugs. The test cases should be very effective. This objective can be measured by the number of defects reported per test cases. Higher the number of the defects reported the more effective are the test cases.
Once the delivery is made to the end users or the customers they should be able to operate it without any complaints. In order to make this happen the tester should know as how the customers are going to use this product and accordingly they should write down the test scenarios and design the test cases. This will help a lot in fulfilling all the customer’s requirements.
Software testing makes sure that the testing is being done properly and hence the system is ready for use. Good coverage means that the testing has been done to cover the various areas like functionality of the application, compatibility of the application with the OS, hardware and different types of browsers, performance testing to test the performance of the application and load testing to make sure that the system is reliable and should not crash or there should not be any blocking issues. It also determines that the application can be deployed easily to the machine and without any resistance. Hence the application is easy to install, learn and use.
Why is software testing necessary?
Software Testing is necessary because we all make mistakes. Some of those mistakes are unimportant, but some of them are expensive or dangerous. We need to check everything and anything we produce because things can always go wrong – humans make mistakes all the time. [Read more…] about Why is software testing necessary?
What is Software Testing? Basics, Tutorial, Importance, Interview Questions
Software testing is a process of executing a program or application with the intent of finding the software bugs.
- It can also be stated as the process of validating and verifying that a software program or application or product:
- Meets the business and technical requirements that guided it’s design and development
- Works as expected
- Can be implemented with the same characteristic. [Read more…] about What is Software Testing? Basics, Tutorial, Importance, Interview Questions
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification – The Definitive Guide
ISTQB Certification is an internationally recognized software testing certification which is an essential part of QA Trainings in many organizations. ISTQB certification is also important for candidates looking for a job as a Software Tester. This site contains everything you need to know about the ISTQB exam including the study material / study guide you need in order to successfully pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam. You can go through each topic in a sequence by clicking the “<< Previous Topic” and “Next Topic >>” links at the top and bottom of the page.
ISTQB has 3 levels of certification – Foundation Level, Advanced Level and Expert Level.
There is no educational or other pre-requisite for taking the Foundation Level exam. ISTQB recommends candidates to have 6 months of work experience before they take up the certification but this is not a requirement.
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- What is ISTQB Certification?
- Benefits of a software testing certification like ISTQB
- ISTQB certification – Foundation level syllabus
- ISTQB certification – How to enroll / register in India?
- What is the difference between ISTQB Certification and ISEB/BCS Certification and CTFL Certification?
- Contact details of ISTQB member boards in your country
- ISTQB exam dates in 2018 and Test Center locations for Foundation Level in India
- ISTQB exam dates in 2018 and Test Center locations for Advanced Level in India
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