Software Testing is a process to evaluate the functionality, reliability, and performance of a software application to ensure it meets requirements and works as expected.
Software Testing involves executing a program or application to identify defects, ensure quality, and verify that the software meets user expectations.
1️⃣ Identify defects in software
2️⃣ Ensure product quality and reliability
3️⃣ Validate that requirements are met
✔ Improves software quality
✔ Reduces maintenance cost
✔ Increases customer satisfaction
❌ Cannot catch all defects
❌ Time-consuming process
❌ Dependent on test planning and skill
1️⃣ Requirement analysis
2️⃣ Test planning and strategy
3️⃣ Test case design
4️⃣ Test execution
5️⃣ Defect reporting and closure
Example: Testing a banking application to ensure transactions, balance updates, and notifications work as expected.
✔ Follow a structured testing process
✔ Use a combination of manual and automation testing
✔ Document defects clearly
✔ Continuously improve test coverage