Description

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Software Testing:

Definition of Software Testing
Purpose and objectives of testing
Principles of software testing

2. Fundamentals of Testing:

The testing process
The psychology of testing
Code of ethics

3. Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle:

V-model and other development models
Relationship between testing and development
Static testing and dynamic testing

4. Static Techniques:

Review process and types of reviews
Static analysis by tools

5. Test Design Techniques:

Black-box testing techniques
White-box testing techniques
Experience-based techniques

6. Test Management:

Test organization and independence
Test planning and estimation
Test monitoring and control

7. Test Tools:

Types of testing tools
Effective use of tools
Introduction to test automation

8. Test Execution:

Test execution process
Defect life cycle
Test completion criteria

9. Defects:

Causes of defects
Defect life cycle
Defect prevention and process improvement

10. Specialized Testing Types:

Security testing
Performance testing
Usability testing
Compatibility testing