Understanding Different Types of Software Testing. Advantages of Manual and Automation Testing
Software testing can be performed using two different types of methods:
Manual Testing
When a software is tested by means of human intervention it is called manual testing. During this process, the confirmation of current conditions with requirements is completed. During the testing phase, numerous test cases are used to test out the software in a detailed step-by-step manner.
Manual Testing can be beneficial in many ways:
- Economical – The best thing about Manual Testing is that it can help you in saving a lot of money when compared to the costs incurred while using automatic tools for testing software.
- There’s no comparison to the human eye – There are several examples which show that the human eye is capable of catching things which would have been missed when using an automated tool. If something looks incorrect, it can be changed immediately by the tester.
- Modifying the User Experience – It may not be fair to rely completely on an automated tool for verifying if the software is able to provide the best of user experience. A few other things, for instance, design or visual bugs, may be identified more easily by the human eye.
- Flexibility – In case of manual testing, there is the added benefit of being able to rectify bugs in a more flexible manner.
Automation Testing
The process of testing software by utilising automation tools is called automation testing. There are several different tools available that can help you in testing your software automatically.
Automation Testing can be Beneficial in the following ways:
It is possible to schedule Test execution
When using automation testing, it is possible for you to schedule the software testing from anywhere at any given time. This kind of flexibility is offered as it doesn’t require you to be present physically for doing testing. Instead, automated tools will take care of that for you.
It is easier to perform Regression testing
Regression testing implies repeatedly running non-functional and functional tests in order to make sure that even after a change has been done, the functioning of the software is smooth. As doing this is tedious and takes up a lot of time, it is usually the pain point for most software testers. Automation testing makes this process easy as it makes it possible to schedule and perform the regression test automatically at any given time.
Uses lesser Time
Automation testing reduces time spent on testing as you don’t have to look into each task manually. It saves you from wasting a lot of time on tasks that require repeated testing and other test scripts, therefore giving you a chance to work on other aspects of the software by increasing your overall efficiency.
Different Methods involved in Software Testing?
Mainly there are two methods used in software testing:
Static Testing
Static Testing implies to the process of testing software to find bugs without running any kind of code. It is generally performed at the starting stages of development in order to debug the software with ease. This can be done by both automation and manual testing. Few things that involve static testing are mentioned below:
- Document for Prototype Specification
- Document for Business Requirements
- Document for Traceability Matrix
- Unit test cases
- Automation Scripts
- Functional requirements
- Prototype
- Use cases
- Test data
- User Manual
Few advantages of Static Testing are mentioned below:
- Possibility of identifying mistakes at starting stages by using Static Testing.
- It is a simple and quick way to identify and even correct errors.
- It helps in the identification of any defects present in the code in the very start itself.
Dynamic Testing
Dynamic Testing is the process of testing software in terms of memory that has been used, software functionality, and the way the software operates when the code is run. The goal of Dynamic testing is to assess software performance by using non-constant variables or dynamic factors.
For instance, consider you’re testing a social media platform for its log-in functionality.
There are two fields – “Username/ Email” and “Password.” If the “Password” field has been constricted to only using alphabets and you enter input as “AB321”, the system is going to respond by saying “error.” But, if you put “Legacit” the system is going to accept it. This proves that with different input the code has been functioning dynamically.
The goal of Dynamic Testing is to make sure there is smooth functioning of the software both during and after its installation.
Few Benefits of Dynamic Testing are:
- It makes sure the standard of the software is good by making it bug-free.
- It backs or assists in the analysis of applications.
- It can be carried out on any application.
- It discloses errors that have been missed out by Static Testing.
- It is a means of verifying if the results of static testing were right.
Few disadvantages of Dynamic Testing are:
- It is expensive.
- It takes up a lot of time.
Legacit Infotech believes that quality is not always a given. The quality of a software is entirely dependent on the kind of extensive testing it has undergone; lesser the tests and also when tests have been compromised, the more prone the software is to unexpected results, often leading to significant consequences for the party associated with developing the software. Legacit’s team fairly understands the seriousness of software testing, and they are always willing to go the extra mile in ensuring that the last of the bugs is eliminated from the software under test prior to its release to the end user.
If you are on the lookout for an agency to help you with Software Testing please feel free to call Legacit on 0484 4348888 to take the discussion forward.