25.16.1. Testing Best Practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define positive testing.

   Hint

   Think about what a user typically does.

2. 2.

   What does it mean to have isolated tests?

   Hint

   Consider how you run test cases.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of negative testing?

   • To ensure the software behaves correctly
   • To identify failures in error handling
   • To improve performance

   Hint

   Think about how the software should respond to incorrect inputs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Isolated tests can be influenced by the results of other tests.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the independence of test cases.

5. 5.

   Imagine you need to test a new feature in an application that manages finances. What steps would you take to ensure comprehensive coverage?

   Hint

   Consider how you would structure your tests to ensure thorough analysis.

6. 6.

   You receive feedback that the application crashes during user logins. What systematic approaches would you take to debug the issue?

   Hint

   Think about the lifecycle of user interaction in the application.