The Significance of Software Testing Before we delve into the specifics of Alpha and Beta testing, let’s acknowledge the importance of testing in the software development life cycle. It’s not just about finding bugs; testing is a strategic process ensuring that software is robust, reliable, and ready to meet user expectations. Alpha and Beta Testing: Two Essential… Continue reading Alpha Testing vs Beta Testing: How They are Different?
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Managing the Test Activities
Managing test activities involves planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring various tasks and processes to ensure that software testing activities are conducted effectively and efficiently. Here’s a structured approach to managing test activities: Test Planning: Define test objectives, scope, and strategy based on project requirements and constraints. Identify test resources, including human resources, tools, and infrastructure.… Continue reading Managing the Test Activities
Review Types
In software testing, the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) defines various types of reviews as part of its standard glossary of testing terms. Here’s a brief overview of some of the common review types according to ISTQB: Informal Review: Also known as a ‘buddy review’ or ‘desk check,’ informal reviews are conducted without a… Continue reading Review Types
Cognitive Testing and Usability:
Cognitive Psychology Principles in Usability Testing: Applying cognitive theories to enhance user experience. Understanding how users perceive, process, and interpret information. Incorporating mental models and cognitive load considerations in usability studies. Eye-Tracking Technology in Usability Testing: Utilizing eye-tracking devices for in-depth analysis of user behavior. Interpreting eye movement patterns and fixations in usability studies. Integrating… Continue reading Cognitive Testing and Usability:
SDLC and STLC
SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) are two distinct but interrelated processes in the field of software development. Let’s explore the key differences between SDLC and STLC: Purpose: SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle): Focuses on the entire software development process, from initial planning and requirements gathering to coding, testing, deployment,… Continue reading SDLC and STLC
Common Selenium Exceptions
Selenium is a popular framework for automating web browsers, and it is commonly used with Java for web testing. When working with Selenium in Java, you may encounter various exceptions that indicate errors or unexpected behavior. Here are some common exceptions you might encounter while using Selenium in Java. Webdriver Exception This is a general… Continue reading Common Selenium Exceptions
Test cases of promo code application on SCA web sites
Verify that entering a valid promo code at checkout applies the specified discount on the SCA website. Verify that entering an expired promo code displays a relevant error message on the SCA website. Verify that applying an invalid promo code results in an appropriate error notification on the SCA web platform. Verify that using a… Continue reading Test cases of promo code application on SCA web sites
Test Planning with AI Assistant
Incorporating AI, particularly ChatGPT, into test planning can revolutionize the way software testing is approached, offering a range of assistance that covers various aspects of the testing process. Let’s begin with forming a comprehensive list of actions where ChatGPT can assist in test planning, along with variations of help it can provide: List of Actions… Continue reading Test Planning with AI Assistant
Test cases for Facets display on PLP by including “Product, brand, price, rating”.
Product Listing Page (PLP), including facets such as Product, Brand, Price, and Rating: Product Facet: Verify that selecting a specific product category in the product facet correctly filters the products displayed on the PLP. Verify that deselecting a product category restores the PLP to display all available products. Confirm that the product count next to… Continue reading Test cases for Facets display on PLP by including “Product, brand, price, rating”.
Pagination testing test cases of SCA web site
When testing pagination on a Single-Page Application (SCA) website, you’ll want to cover various scenarios to ensure the functionality works as expected. Here are some test cases you can consider for pagination testing: Initial Page Load: Verify that the initial page load displays the correct number of items per page as configured in the application… Continue reading Pagination testing test cases of SCA web site