Software Testing

Updated 22 Jul 2026

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def
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  the process of executing a program with the intent of finding errors
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  a process that can be viewed as destructive rather than constructive — designed to "demolish" the software that has been built
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primary objectives
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  find errors systematically with minimum time and effort
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  demonstrate that software appears to work according to specification
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  demonstrate that behavioral and performance requirements appear to be met
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  data collected during testing provides a good indication of software reliability and overall quality
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note
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  testing can show only that software errors are present — it cannot prove software is error-free
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testing methods
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testing levels
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software testing life cycle
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  requirement analysis → test planning → test case design → test environment setup → test execution → test closure
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