Different methods of software testing

Author - Asna Ahamed BA

Software testing techniques are methods used to design and execute tests to evaluate software applications. The following are common testing techniques: 

1. Manual testing – Involves manual inspection and testing of the software by a human tester. 
2. Automated testing – Involves using software tools to automate the testing process. 
3. Functional testing – Tests the functional requirements of the software to ensure they are met. 
4. Non-functional testing – Tests non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and usability. 
5. Unit testing – Tests individual units or components of the software to ensure they are functioning as intended. 
6. Integration testing – Tests the integration of different components of the software to ensure they work together as a system. 
7. System testing – Tests the complete software system to ensure it meets the specified requirements. 
8. Acceptance testing – Tests the software to ensure it meets the customer’s or end-user’s expectations. 
9. Regression testing – Tests the software after changes or modifications have been made to ensure the changes have not introduced new defects. 
10. Performance testing – Tests the software to determine its performance characteristics such as speed, scalability, and stability. 
11. Security testing – Tests the software to identify vulnerabilities and ensure it meets security requirements. 
12. Exploratory testing – A type of testing where the tester actively explores the software to find defects, without following a specific test plan. 
13. Boundary value testing – Tests the software at the boundaries of input values to identify any defects. 
14. Usability testing – Tests the software to evaluate its user-friendliness and ease of use. 
15. User acceptance testing (UAT) – Tests the software to determine if it meets the end-user’s needs and expectations. 

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