General - Software Testing

General Software Testing 

Static Testing

The process of compilation and creation of an executable is more of Requirement review, design review, code review, walkthrough and audits. This type of testing is called Static Testing. 

Dynamic Testing

When we test the software by executing and comparing the actual & expected results, it is called Dynamic Testing 

Unit Testing The testing done to a unit or to a smallest piece of software.

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Integration Testing

Testing which takes place as sub elements are combined (i.e., integrated) to form higher-level elements 

Regression Testing

Selective re-testing of a system to verify the modification (bug fixes) have not caused unintended effects and that system still complies with its specified requirements 

System Testing

intended hardware 

Testing the software for the required specifications on the

Acceptance Testing

Formal testing conducted to determine whether or not a system satisfies its acceptance criteria, which enables a customer to determine whether to accept the system or not. Performance Testing To evaluate the time taken or response time of the system to perform it’s required functions in comparison 

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Stress Testing

To evaluate a system beyond the limits of the specified requirements or system resources (such as disk space, memory, processor utilization) to ensure the system do not break unexpectedly 

Load Testing

Load Testing, a subset of stress testing, verifies that a web site can handle a particular number of concurrent users while maintaining acceptable response times 

Alpha Testing

Testing of a software product or system conducted at the developer’s site by the customer 

Beta Testing

Testing conducted at one or more customer sites by the end user of a delivered software product system.