- Waterfall Testing Methodology
- Characteristics: Sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next begins.
- Approach: Testing is performed after the development phase is complete.
- Advantages: Simple and easy to understand.
- Disadvantages: Inflexible to changes; issues are found late in the process.
- Agile Testing Methodology
- Characteristics: Iterative and incremental approach with continuous testing and feedback.
- Approach: Testing is integrated into the development process, with frequent iterations and updates.
- Advantages: Flexible, adaptive to changes, and fosters collaboration.
- Disadvantages: Can be challenging to manage and requires continuous communication.
- V-Model Testing Methodology
- Characteristics: Extension of the waterfall model with a corresponding testing phase for each development phase.
- Approach: Emphasizes validation and verification with testing phases mapped to development stages.
- Advantages: Ensures thorough testing and early detection of issues.
- Disadvantages: Less flexible; similar to the waterfall model, it can be rigid.
- Scrum Testing Methodology
- Characteristics: Agile framework with a focus on iterative development and regular testing.
- Approach: Testing is conducted in short cycles called sprints, with continuous feedback and improvement.
- Advantages: Allows for rapid iterations and adaptations based on feedback.
- Disadvantages: Requires a high level of collaboration and can be complex to implement.
- Continuous Testing Methodology
- Characteristics: Integrates testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Approach: Automated tests are run continuously throughout the development cycle.
- Advantages: Early detection of issues, quick feedback, and faster delivery.
- Disadvantages: Requires robust automation and can be challenging to set up initially.