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Types of Testing
The chapter explores various categories of testing, emphasizing the differences between manual and automation testing, as well as functional versus non-functional testing. It details several common types of testing, their purposes, and appropriate use cases. The insights provided aim to assist QA professionals in selecting the most suitable testing approaches based on project requirements.
Sections
This section outlines various types of testing including manual vs automation testing and functional vs non-functional testing, emphasizing their applications and importance in Quality Assurance.
Manual testing is a quality assurance process where software applications are tested manually by testers without automated tools.
This section elaborates on automation testing, outlining its definition, when to use it, associated tools, and its advantages and disadvantages.
Functional testing verifies the business logic and expected outputs of a software system.
Non-functional testing focuses on how well a system performs rather than what it does, evaluating aspects like speed, security, and usability.
Regression testing ensures that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality in software applications.
Smoke testing is a preliminary test to evaluate the basic functionality of a software build before further testing is conducted.
Sanity Testing is a brief test conducted to ensure that specific functionalities behave as expected after changes are made.
UAT ensures that the software meets business requirements and is ready for deployment.
Performance Testing measures how well a system functions under varying conditions, focusing on its responsiveness and stability.
Testing can be categorized based on its performance, focus, and timing.
Manual and automation testing each have their pros and cons, making them suitable for different scenarios.
Functional testing focuses on what the system does, while non-functional testing assesses how well it performs.
Manual Testing
Testing performed by human testers without the aid of automated tools, focusing on the user interface.
Automation Testing
The use of scripts and software tools to execute tests automatically to enhance speed and coverage.
Functional Testing
A type of testing that verifies that a system behaves according to specified requirements and business logic.
Non-Functional Testing
Testing that evaluates how a system performs in terms of responsiveness, speed, and reliability under various conditions.
Regression Testing
Testing conducted to ensure that recent code changes have not adversely affected existing functionalities.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
A type of testing conducted to verify a system meets business requirements and is ready for production.
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