Testing Basics

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As a new tester, an individual needs to understand why we test software, what is software testing and some of the key terms and principles of software testing.

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Subjects

  • Testing
  • IT

Course programme

The need for testing

  • Why do we need to test software and what happens if we don't do it?
  • What is software testing?
  • The benefits of testing and when we should start testing for maximum efficiency
  • Why we can't test everything
  • Testing and quality - two sides of the same coin?
  • Key testing terms - error, fault and failure

The software under test

  • How software is built - understanding the software development life cycle
  • Why are mistakes made during development and how can they be prevented?

The test process

  • Why planning is key to the success of a testing project
  • Defining the test objectives and when to stop testing
  • Estimating the task ahead
  • Prioritising and risk management and what part they play in the test process
  • Deciding what to test
  • Writing test cases
  • Running tests and recording the results
  • Monitoring the progress of testing
  • The different types and phases of testing
  • The test team - roles and responsibilities

What to test

  • Identifying the things we want to test and which will make the most difference to the testing project
  • Test cases - what are they?

Testing in different development environments

  • The V-Model
  • What is agile testing?

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