Overview of software testing

Kusum 1, *, Pritika Talwar 2, Amit Puri 2 and Guneet Kumar 2

1 Student of Computer Application, Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
2 Department of Computer Applications, Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
 
Review Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2024, 19(01), 104–112.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2024.19.1.0060
Publication history: 
Received on 24 February 2024; revised on 03 April 2024; accepted on 06 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
Software testing is a task conducted to assess the quality of software and enhance its performance. This process ensures that the software behaves as expected according to user requirements. The software development life cycle (SDLC) outlines various stages such as Analysis, Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance to guide the software development process. The primary objective of SDLC is to deliver error-free software that meets user expectations within specified timeframes. Software testing is an integral part of SDLC, serving to identify issues and ensure the completeness, correctness, and quality of the developed software. The ultimate goal is to create efficient software and maintain high-quality assurance throughout the product's lifecycle. This review paper aims to provide a brief discussion on how the software development life cycle contributes to efficient software development and how the software testing life cycle process ensures better quality assurance for the product.
 
Keywords: 
Software testing; Software development life cycle (SDLC); Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC); Unit Testing; Integration Testing; System Testing; Acceptance Test; Levels of Testing
 
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