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Difference between various software testing terms




Here are some similar sounding terms that confuse most people. We need to get more clarity on what the difference between these terms is, so here is an attempt to do that. The Difference Between Quality Assurance, Quality Control, And Testing, explained below. A large number of people are confused about the difference between quality [...]



Types of testing




What are the different types of testing that one normally comes across ? If there are others besides these, please add in the comments.

• Black box testing – This is a testing method that is not based on any knowledge of internal design or code. Tests are based on requirements and functionality. • White [...]



Some testing definitions




Some definitions of key testing terms:

What is software ‘quality’? Trying to attain software quality implies being able to meet the following goals: reasonably bug-free, delivered on time and within budget, meets requirements and/or expectations, and is maintainable. It is not easy to objectively define quality. It will depend on who the ‘customer’ is and [...]



Effort Estimation Technique: Function Point Analysis (Part 1)




The Function Point Analysis technique was developed during the late seventies by IBM, which commissioned one of its employees, Allan Albrecht to develop this technique. In the early eighties, this technique was refined, and then a new organization, International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG), was founded to take the Function Point Analysis technique forward; while [...]