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testing: ConCept

and definition

Introduction

is chapter, as the name indicates, introduces the basic relationship

between software and testing and how testing is an integral part of

overall software development. Part 1 discusses how testing is inte-

grated into the whole development process. Part 2 discusses the whole

testing process and its life cycle. Part 3 defines the major types of

testing.

Part 1: Testing in the Software Life Cycle

What Is Software Testing?

Testing is oriented toward “detection” primarily of the defects and

anomalies that fall under the general category of a software “bug.”

Functionally, testing involves operation of a system or application

under controlled conditions.

e controlled conditions should include both positive ...