Apache Maven is a widely used build automation tool primarily used for Java projects. It simplifies the build process, manages dependencies, and provides a standardized project structure. Here’s a detailed overview of its features and functionalities: Project Management: Maven follows the concept of project object model (POM), which is an XML file that describes the… Continue reading MAVEN
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Zed Attack Proxy
ZAP, or the Zed Attack Proxy, is an open-source security testing tool designed to help identify vulnerabilities in web applications. Here’s a detailed overview of its features and functionalities: Active Scanning: ZAP can actively scan web applications to identify common security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), broken authentication,… Continue reading Zed Attack Proxy
JENKINS
Jenkins is an open-source automation server written in Java. It is widely used for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features and functionalities: Continuous Integration (CI): Jenkins is primarily used for automating the build, test, and deployment phases of software development. Developers integrate their code changes into… Continue reading JENKINS
Mobile Testing
Mobile testing is a crucial aspect of software testing due to the widespread usage of mobile devices. Here are some important topics in mobile testing: Device Compatibility Testing: Testing the application on various mobile devices with different screen sizes, resolutions, operating systems, and hardware configurations to ensure compatibility. Platform Testing: Testing the application on different… Continue reading Mobile Testing
Carbon Black
Carbon Black, now known as VMware Carbon Black, is an endpoint security platform designed to protect organizations from cyber threats by providing advanced endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities. Here’s a detailed overview of Carbon Black’s features and functionalities: Endpoint Protection: Carbon Black uses multiple layers of defense to protect endpoints (such as desktops, laptops,… Continue reading Carbon Black
Nmap – Security testing tool
Nmap, short for “Network Mapper,” is a free and open-source tool used for network discovery and security auditing. It’s widely regarded as one of the most powerful and versatile network scanning tools available. Here’s a detailed overview of its features and capabilities: Network Discovery: Nmap can discover hosts on a network and identify their IP… Continue reading Nmap – Security testing tool
Wire Shark – Security testing tool
Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer widely used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education. It allows users to capture and interactively browse the traffic running on a computer network in real time. Here’s a detailed overview: Packet Capture: Wireshark captures packets from the network interface in real-time or from… Continue reading Wire Shark – Security testing tool
Test Management
Test Planning: Objective Definition: Clearly define the goals and objectives of testing. This includes identifying the quality attributes to be tested, such as functionality, performance, security, and usability. Scope Definition: Determine the scope of testing, including the features and functionalities to be tested, as well as any specific requirements or constraints. Test Strategy: Develop a… Continue reading Test Management
Test process in context
The test process in the context of software development refers to the systematic set of activities and procedures undertaken to ensure that software products meet specified requirements, are free of defects, and satisfy stakeholders’ expectations. It encompasses various phases, tasks, and roles aimed at validating the quality, functionality, and performance of the software. Here’s a… Continue reading Test process in context
Absence of error fallacy
The “absence-of-error fallacy” is a principle in software testing that highlights a common misconception about the role and effectiveness of testing. It refers to the mistaken belief that if no errors are found during testing, the software is free of defects and ready for release. However, this assumption is flawed for several reasons: Testing Cannot… Continue reading Absence of error fallacy