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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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.

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integration testing or integration and testing (I&T)

Integration testing -- also known as integration and testing (I&T) -- is a type of software testing in which the different units, modules or components of a software application are tested as a combined entity. Continue Reading
dependency hell

Dependency hell is a negative situation that occurs when a software application is not able to access the additional programming it requires to work. Continue Reading
The main types of database testing explained

Most software testers know about ACID for database testing. But the importance of databases means software teams should perform functional and nonfunctional testing in addition to verifying ACID adherence. Continue Reading

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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

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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

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Why is unit testing important for developers?

Through unit testing, software developers know source code works at the atomic level. Read why unit testing is important and valuable, as well as how it can ease the debugging process. Continue Reading
Regression testing vs. UAT: Goals and techniques

Regression tests and UAT ensure software quality and both require a sizeable investment. Learn when and how to perform each one, and some tips to get the most out of your effort. Continue Reading
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