Author: Shilna Padmarajan

Defect clustering is a phenomenon observed in software development where a relatively small number of modules, components, or functionalities contain the majority of defects. This principle suggests that defects tend to concentrate in specific areas of the software rather than being evenly distributed across the entire codebase. Understanding defect clustering is crucial for effective test… Continue reading Defect clustering

Testing principles are fundamental concepts and guidelines that guide the testing process, ensuring thoroughness, effectiveness, and efficiency in validating software quality. These principles serve as the foundation for designing, executing, and managing testing activities throughout the software development life cycle. Here are some key testing principles: Early Testing: Testing should start as early as possible… Continue reading Testing principles

A Test Summary Report is a comprehensive document that provides an overview of the testing activities performed during a specific phase of the software development life cycle. It serves as a communication tool for stakeholders, summarizing the testing process, results, and any issues encountered. The content and format of a Test Summary Report may vary… Continue reading Test summary report

Test implementation refers to the phase in the software testing process where the planned test cases are executed on the actual software application. This phase is crucial for identifying defects, validating the system against requirements, and ensuring the software’s quality. Here are key aspects of test implementation: Test Execution: Manual Testing: Testers manually execute test… Continue reading Test implementation

Test bias refers to the presence of systematic errors in the assessment process that result in different outcomes for different groups of individuals, unrelated to the construct being measured. It is a critical concern in various fields, including education, employment, and psychological assessments. Test bias can have significant implications, leading to unfair advantages or disadvantages… Continue reading Test Bias

Psychological factors play a significant role in the field of software testing, influencing both the effectiveness of testing processes and the overall quality of the software. Here are some key psychological factors that can impact testing: Cognitive Bias: Confirmation Bias: Testers may unconsciously focus on confirming their preconceived notions or expectations about the software’s behavior,… Continue reading Psychological factors that effect testing

In software testing, Natural Language Processing (NLP) can streamline various tasks: Test Case Generation: Automatically convert natural language requirements into test cases. Test Automation: Enable scripting and dynamic generation of test scripts using natural language instructions. Defect Detection: Automate identification of defects through analysis of logs, error messages, and sentiment analysis of user feedback. Requirements… Continue reading NLP Impact on Testing

Creating test case recordings for automation testing using JavaScript typically involves leveraging testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver or Playwright. These frameworks allow you to automate browser interactions and create test scripts in JavaScript. Below is a simple example using Selenium WebDriver with Node.js to record a test case. Install Dependencies: Ensure Node.js and npm… Continue reading JavaScript Automation Testing

Predicting the adoption of automated testing involves leveraging machine learning techniques to analyze various factors that may influence organizations or teams to adopt automated testing practices. Here’s a general framework to build a machine learning model for predicting automated testing adoption: Problem Definition: Define the problem of predicting automated testing adoption. Data Collection: Gather relevant… Continue reading ML Model: Test Adoption

Verification and validation are two important processes in the development and implementation of systems, software, or products. While they are related concepts, they have distinct meanings and purposes. Verification: Definition: Verification is the process of ensuring that a system or component meets specified requirements. Goal: The main goal of verification is to check if the… Continue reading Verification and validation