Types of Software Testing
- There are two main types of software testing:
- Functional Testing : Functional testing is a type of software testing that evaluates the functional requirements of a system or application.
- Non-Functional Testing: Non-functional testing is a type of software testing that assesses the non-functional aspects of a system or application.dd
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Functional Testing: is a crucial part of the software development life cycle. There are various types of functional testing that ensure the software meets the required specifications and meets the end-user’s expectations.
- In the software delivery lifecycle, functional testing involves quality engineers verifying that the application’s features meet requirements.
- Examples of functional testing:
Non-Functional testing is a type of software testing that focuses on the performance, stability, and usability aspects of the system rather than testing the specific functionalities.
Stability refers to the application’s capacity to sustain a load. Response time refers to the speed at which an application is accessible to users. Performance testing uses tools.
The market offers effective tools such as Loader.IO, JMeter, and LoadRunner.
- Types of Performance Testing:
- Load Testing
- Stress Testing
- Endurance Testing
- Usability Testing
