What is Software Testing?

• Requirements analysis:

This is the first step in the software testing process. It involves understanding the requirements of the software and determining what needs to be tested. 

• Test planning:

Once the requirements have been analysed, the next step is to plan the testing process. This includes determining the test strategies, identifying the test cases and test scenarios, and allocating resources.

• Test case design:

The test cases are then designed, which include identifying the input and expected output. This helps to ensure that the software is tested under a wide variety of conditions and that all possible scenarios are considered.

• Test environment setup:

The test environment is set up, which includes installing the necessary hardware and software for testing. The test environment should be as similar as possible to the production environment in order to ensure that the software will perform as expected when it is released.

• Test execution:

The test cases are then executed and the actual output is compared to the expected output. Any discrepancies between the actual and expected output are documented as defects and are then reported to the development team for fixing.

• Evaluating test results:

After the tests have been executed, the results are evaluated. This includes analysing the test results, determining whether any defects have been found, and assessing the overall quality of the software.

• Test Closure:

Finally, the test closure is done which includes review of testing process and documenting the results. The process of finalising the test and ensure all deliverable and records are properly archived.