Software Testing Best Practices in Large-Scale Projects

Authors

  • Mouna Mothey  Independent Researcher, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT182546

Keywords:

Software Development Lifecycle, Software Applications, Development Process, Software Quality, Automation Testing, Test Driven, Test Data, Test Optimisation, Test Cases.

Abstract

Innovative and long-lasting testing techniques are required as the difficulties of testing software programs rise in tandem with their complexity and scope. —A crucial step in the software development process is software testing. Unfortunately, despite testing efforts, defects still plague many projects, and testing still consumes a large amount of time and money. Software testing offers a way to lower the system's total cost and mistake rate. To improve software quality, a variety of software testing approaches, strategies, and tools are available. Given its importance in both the earlier and later creation phases, software validation is an essential component of the life cycle of software development. Should be supported by improved and effective processes and procedures. This article offers a brief overview of software testing, including its goals and fundamentals. Additionally it also responds to inquiries concerning the fundamental abilities needed for software testers, or those who want to pursue a career in testing. Focuses on the fundamentals that are considered while creating test cases and planning. Writing effective test cases is another topic covered in this article. This is among the crucial elements in testing.

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Mouna Mothey, " Software Testing Best Practices in Large-Scale Projects" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 3, Issue 6, pp.712-721, July-August-2018. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT182546