Black box, White box and Gray Box Testing

Hi guys, I found these some important concepts for any tester to know. So sharing with you all – Black Box Testing – These tests are based on requirements and functionality, not based on any knowledge of internal design or code. Tester has to test just the input and expected/actual output. Synonyms for Black-box include: [...]

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Automated v/s Manual Testing

Friends… I have seen in many places that more importance is given to Automated Testing than Manual Testing,it is a doubt in every tester’s mind as they move ahead in career. I have attended some Testing Forums about it as well.. but everyone has their own opinion about it. I strongly believe that both the [...]

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Test Plan & Test Case

What is a Test Plan ? A test plan is a systematic approach to testing a system such as a machine or software. The plan typically contains a detailed understanding of what the eventual workflow will be. It can also be defined as the high level testing documents that describe test project. Test plan includes [...]

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Testing Methodology

When we test a Software Product, we have to fix a Test Plan first. While creating a Test Plan, deciding the Testing methodology plays a vital role followed by writing the Test Cases. Test Methodology is the strategy used to test the system. Following are the steps included in Testing Methodology, 1) Unit Testing – [...]

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Some important tips for Web Testing

We should consider the following points while testing any Web application: 1) Who are the users of the application and what is the motive behind the application? 2) The overall UI of the application should be catchy and impressive. 3) Home Page UI should be designed in a way that it should give the overview [...]

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Priority and Severity Levels

While testing the application you will need to select the severity and priority of the bug. It helps developer to fix the bug according to its need and priority. Different Severity and Priority levels communicate the bugs. Priority – P1 – FIX the bug ASAP P2 – Bug can be fixed before release P3 – [...]

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Bug v/s Enhancement

Some guys have doubts about the difference between Bug and Enhancement. Its very simple ~ If the functionality implemented by us is not working properly and not giving desired results then that is a BUG. Whereas if we have some suggestions for the S/W product to improve its quality and garnish the features then it [...]

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Software Testing Axioms

Friends… today I am going to write about some axioms of the Software Testing. First of all the word “axiom” – It means a self evident or universally recognized truth. An established rule/principle or law. We should always keep in mind one thing as NEVER say that “The Software (Product) is tested completely!” Followed by [...]

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Software Testing : Basic Fundas

“Software Testing” is a process used to measure the quality of the developed software. The recent revolution in how the S/W is created comes not from Programming language or Code organisation but from how Testing & QA (Quality Assurance) are accomplished. Usually quality is constrained in such topics as Correctness, Completeness, Security. There are some [...]

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