Functional testing

Unit and integration tests are two common functional testing types. With these checks, software testers guarantee that application features work correctly, in accordance with their requirements. Functional tests fit into end-to-end testing and test automation to fully assess applications. Get started with expert tips and learn the benefits and limitations of each approach.

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July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19
Compliance-as-code tool hits DevSecOps sweet spot for MSP

There are almost as many tools to assist with DevSecOps as there are definitions for the term – how one managed service provider that serves federal agencies chose a compliance-as-code vendor.
July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19
Kubernetes policy project takes enterprise IT by storm

A Kubernetes-friendly compliance as code project hosted by the CNCF has caught on among large enterprises in the first half of 2019, largely through word of mouth.
May 07, 2013 07 May'13
Quality control plan: Zero in on error messages

Keynotes at STAREAST 2013 discuss planning for quality control and getting a handle on error messages.
March 07, 2008 07 Mar'08
Six functional tests to ensure software quality

According to a recent Info-Tech report, six types of functional tests can be used to ensure the quality of the end product. Those tests are unit tests, functional tests, systems tests, regression tests, system integration tests and acceptance tests.

Functional testing Get Started

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What is the difference between SIT and UAT?

User acceptance testing and system integration testing differ in one key way: the person who does the testing. Learn when to apply UAT vs. SIT. Continue Reading
Dive into functional testing and non-functional testing approaches

Don't get trapped in a white or black box -- or the gray area in between. Here's why functional and non-functional app testing are complementary ways to ensure end user satisfaction. Continue Reading
Serverless testing in CI eliminates surprises in production

Writing in a functional language without intuitive unit test coverage? Don't have control over resources or scaling? Here's how to make serverless testing work anyway. Continue Reading

Evaluate Functional testing Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams

This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools. Continue Reading
What are the top software testing methodologies?

Whether you want to discover new software testing methodologies or rejuvenate test cases, QA is all about efficiency. Evaluate these testing techniques and strategies to meet QA goals. Continue Reading
What the CI process can and can't do for software delivery

Continuous integration, software delivery and deployment are distinct software lifecycle stages, but they are far more complementary than competitive in modern dev methodologies. Continue Reading

Manage Functional testing

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Contract-driven testing syncs API providers, consumers

To check if the APIs your software depends on meet expectations, apply a consumer-driven contract testing framework. Let's examine the syntax, tooling and examples of this approach. Continue Reading
Which code quality metrics should devs track?

Developers and testers strive to create quality, reusable code to deploy apps faster and keeps users happy. But what metrics should they track to evaluate code quality? Continue Reading
Boost QA velocity with incremental integration testing

The longer it takes to perform tests, the less Agile your team is. Here are four common approaches to integration tests that help reduce bottlenecks and delay. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Functional testing Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

A simple approach to system integration testing

In complex application architectures, where many applications interconnect and depend on each other, how do you tackle system integration testing? Continue Reading
Continuous integration: Agile best practices

The path to continuous delivery starts with a focus on Agile development and perfecting your continuous integration practices. Continue Reading
Health care applications: How to determine what to test

Risk analysis for health care software apps helps clarify which functional areas are most important to test. Catching critical defects can save lives. Continue Reading