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The document outlines various software testing methodologies including manual, automation, API, performance, and security testing, emphasizing their importance in ensuring software quality and user experience. It details the systematic Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and highlights different testing types such as unit, integration, and functional testing, along with their respective benefits and tools. Additionally, it addresses common challenges in testing and provides best practices for effective testing strategies.

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software testing life cycle

The document outlines various software testing methodologies including manual, automation, API, performance, and security testing, emphasizing their importance in ensuring software quality and user experience. It details the systematic Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and highlights different testing types such as unit, integration, and functional testing, along with their respective benefits and tools. Additionally, it addresses common challenges in testing and provides best practices for effective testing strategies.

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Understanding Manual, Automation,

API, Performance, and Security Testing


 Definition: Process of evaluating and verifying that a software application
meets requirements
 Importance:
◦ Ensures software quality
◦ Identifies defects early
◦ Improves security and reliability
◦ Enhances user experience
STLC is a systematic process of testing
software to ensure quality and efficiency
 Unit Testing
 Integration Testing
 Manual Testing
 Automation Testing
 API Testing
 Performance Testing
 Security Testing
 Manual testing includes testing a software manually i.e. without
using any automated tool or any script.
 In this type, the tester takes over the role of an end user and tests
the software to identify any unexpected behaviour or bug.
Benefits:
 Identifies user experience issues
 Effective for small projects
 Best for exploratory and usability testing
 Effective in finding UI/UX issues
 No knowledge of internal program or code is required
 Testing happens based on requirements and functionality

White box Testing


 Knowledge of internal program design or code is required
 Focuses on code logic, paths, and conditions
 Typically performed by developers or testers with programming knowledge
 Tests individual components or functions of the software
 Done at the development stage by developers/Testers
 Comes under White box testing (the tester has full knowledge of the internal
workings of the system, including the code, architecture, and logic )
 Tests how different units/modules interact with each other
 Comes after unit testing and ensures modules work together
correctly
 Example: Checking if a login module interacts correctly with a
database
 Approaches: Top-down, Bottom-up, Big Bang, and Hybrid
Integration Testing
 Tools: Postman (for API integration)
Definition: Automation testing uses scripts and tools to execute test
cases automatically, reducing human effort and improving efficiency.
Why Automation Testing?
◦ Increases test execution speed and accuracy
◦ Allows for frequent and repetitive test execution
◦ Reduces human errors
◦ Supports continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
Common Tools: Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Appium (for mobile
testing)
Functional testing is a type of software testing that focuses on verifying
whether the software application functions as intended and meets the
specified functional requirements.
It involves evaluating the software's features, functions, and user
interactions to ensure that it performs correctly and delivers the expected
results.
 Testing an application from its non functional attributes
 Non functional testing involves testing a software from the
requirements which are non functional in nature.
Types of non functional testing
 Performance testing
 Load testing
 Stress testing
 Usability testing
Definition: API testing verifies that an application’s APIs function as expected
by checking request-response behavior, data integrity, and security.
Key Aspects of API Testing:
◦ Validation of API requests and responses
◦ Authentication and Authorization Testing (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
◦ Error handling and status code verification
Definition: Performance testing evaluates an application’s responsiveness,
stability, and scalability under different loads.
Definition: Security testing ensures that an application is protected from
potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Key Areas of Security Testing:
◦ Authentication Testing: Verifying user identity mechanisms
◦ Authorization Testing: Ensuring users have appropriate access levels
◦ Vulnerability Scanning: Identifying weaknesses in the application
◦ Penetration Testing: Simulating attacks to find security flaw
 Incomplete or Ambiguous Requirements
 Time Constraints
 Resource Limitations
 Testing Complex Systems
 Dynamic and Changing Environments
 Test Data Management
 Dependency on External Systems
 Reusability of Test Cases
 Lack of Test Environment Stability
 Defect Management
 Early Testing: Start testing as early as possible in the development lifecycle to
catch defects early.
 Clear Test Planning: Define objectives, scope, and test strategy before execution.
 Use of Test Automation: Automate repetitive and critical test cases to save time.
 Comprehensive Test Coverage: Ensure testing covers all functional, non-
functional, and edge cases.
 Continuous Testing: Integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline for faster delivery.
 Effective Bug Reporting: Provide clear, detailed bug reports with steps to
reproduce and expected vs. actual results.
 Security and Performance Testing: Always include security and load testing in
the testing strategy.

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