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Ideally, a test cycle consists of a complete set of tests run on a particular software build. A test plan usually involves running a definite number of test cycles, and each cycle takes a certain amount of time. For example, Read more

When a software tester is assigned the task to sequentially perform some tests on a particular build, he must follow the step-by-step testing technique specified in the test case, and record the test results. Almost any test case document has Read more

If all testing teams had the qualities mentioned in this article, there would be significantly less testing problems. However, only a few test groups are more or less airtight therefore it makes sense to analyze the most common errors that Read more

For software developed under contract, each formal evaluation is performed together with the client and involves verifying whether or not the terms and conditions of the contract are met. A summary of these estimates can be submitted to the client Read more

Experience has shown that tests that investigate boundary conditions are of greater benefit than tests that do not investigate them. Boundary conditions are situations that arise directly on, above or below the boundaries of input and output equivalence classes. A Read more

Source code inspections and end-to-end reviews are the main manual testing methods. Since these two methods have much in common, they are considered simultaneously here.   Inspections and end-to-end scans include reading or visual testing of the program, performed by Read more

According to an overwhelming majority of experts, an ideal tester is the person who must:   Be able to destroy software products without feeling remorse, shame or empathy. Since testing is performed to detect defects, the tester should not be Read more

A famous and talented American software engineer claims that the personal qualities of the actors and the relationships established in the team represent a reserve for improving the effectiveness of the software. In other words, the human factor has a Read more

Many experienced users consider the performance of the program to be one of its most important characteristics. There are several definitions of software performance.   Speed at which software programs can operate, i.e. their execution speed, namely how long does Read more