3 Testing in the Software Life Cycle
This chapter explains the role of testing in the entire life cycle of a software system, using the general V-model as a reference. Furthermore, we look at test levels and the test types that are used during development.
Each project in software development should be planned and executed using a life cycle model chosen in advance. Some important models were presented and explained in section 2.2. Each of these models implies certain views on software testing. From the viewpoint of testing, the general V-model according to [Boehm 79] plays an especially important role.
The role of testing within life cycle models
The V-model shows that testing activities are as valuable as development and programming. This has ...
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