Software Testing (Manual Methodology)

Unit Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:32:00 PST

The Objective of the Unit testing is to ensure the steps to be followed to confirm that it meets the functional requirements as specified in Program Specifications. This procedure covers: Testing of the user interface to ensure that information properly flows into and out of the program unit under testing. Examine the local data structure to ensure that data stored temporarily...

Test Case Creation

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:57:35 PST

Test cases are designed using test techniques as identified in test strategy. Test cases should be designed by stepwise elaboration of test condition. Test design includes identification of preconditions, test data requirement, expected result and post conditions. Each test case should be: -> Repeatable -> Verifiable -> Traceable back to...

How to report a defect having no test case in SIT?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:58:37 PST

Hi Friends, Sometimes during testing or I will say during execution of an existing SIT, it happens that a tester get a defect for which no test cases is mentioned in SIT. Then what we tester should do? Tester should not report the bug or should report it? Let me clarify these questions. Tester should report every bug he/she get during testing. Tester should clearly mentioned the 'Steps to...

Software Testing Process

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:48:19 PST

Software Test Design

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:40:18 PST

Software Test design Once the test plan for a level of testing has been written, the next stage is to specify a set of test cases for each item to be tested at that level. A number of test cases will be identified for each item to be tested at each level of testing. Each test case will specify how the implementation of a particular requirement or design is to be tested, what will be the...

When you start software testing, remember ...

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:02:22 PST

1) All tests should be traceable to requirements. Use requirement traceability matrix to trace test cases which you need to execute when do testing. It will give you confidence that all requirements have been covered. 2) Remember pareto principle – 80% defects are in 20% code. So, drill down the module/page/feature more and more, where you found even a single bug. Don't stop testing...

What about bugs found in application post delivery at developer/tester end?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:36:47 PST

Hi Friends, How are you? It's long time when I am posting this post. Sorry for that actually I was very active on internet due to time constraints. Here I am again with one more experience. Why experience, because I always try to post only that material on my blog which actually I have faced. I am sure if if any you have worked on a project, where you replaced an existing tester, you have...

User Acceptance Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:00:38 PST

UAT testing and test cases are generally sub set of system testing. If you have done your system testing faithfully then you need not to worry about UAT, still the functionality and test cases demanded in UAT should pass for maintain your golden customer. Why we have UAT when we have completed the system testing is a good question. Actually what so ever we test in Unit testing, Integration...

Why we need testing?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:30:39 PST

Why we need testing? Is it to find bugs?ORIs it to prove that software have issues? Actually the common need of testing is not only to prove that software have issues or to uncover bugs only. What really testing does is very important question. Let we take an example. Today laser surgery for removing glasses is very common, but if you have to go for it, how you will be sure that it will OK for...

Different Test Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:49:55 PST

What are the different Test Plan? A test plan is created at each level of testing. If we are doing Unit testing then that will be done against Unit test plan. If we are doing Integration testing then that will be done against Integration test plan. If we are doing System testing then that will be done against System test plan. And above all is master test plan that is ...

State transition test case writing technique

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:45:08 PDT

Hi, Today We will discuss about "State transition test case writing technique". Actually When we have to test something we need to write test cases and to to write test cases we need to follow some technique. Most general testing techniques are: 1) Equivalence class partitioning 2) Boundary Value analysis3) Error Guessing One more is 'State transition test case...

Example to explain how developer environment and production environment could be different

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:10:23 PDT

Hi, An example to explain how developer environment and production environment could be different: The best example is web application. Most of the companies are using opensource tools now. So, it may be case that developer m/c is Linux m/c not windows. But this website can be accessed by a user having window m/c or even mac m/c. After all web is open for all. Other example could be developers...

Always test error messages

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:35:47 PDT

Error messages are generally othere type of help for the users which provided to them when they mistakes. After all we are here to help users. We guide them before using application, we guide them after doing mistakes. So, always test for error message (help). It's also very difficult for testers to find and display all the error messages but if you will try all combination of test cases...

When I completed testing with PayPal

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:24:12 PST

Hi, I have posted my earlier posts related to PayPal, because currently I was involved in integration testing of PayPal with my project cart module. I am not explaining here what Issues I got in my application or what was my test cases. But I want to say that when you do test, you can't sure that PayPal is working 100% fine, because no software is 100% bug free :) I am here going to prove...

Testing with test card for order payments

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:52:09 PST

Hi, I get a real scenario when we can say that we can't believe on test results using test card numbers. I was doing testing of my application order process module with payment gateway PayPal integration. The test card I used for payment on my test server give me a test pass result for a scenario when user place an order and use Gift card also during checkout, but the same scenario fails...

If you are doing website testing

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:14:01 PST

Hi, Web page is a complex entity. A web page is made of html, scripts, CSS, images and many more things. When a developer fix any issue or update the build, you may see the UI is same but don't know which script or CSS etc has been changed. So, make it a habit when doing testing/re-testing on web page, always reset your browser. If you are doing automation it is must do thing for better...

Test cases for payment gateway

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:05:43 PST

Test cases for payment gateway: My example is PayPal manager based:- 1) Test with valid card number with valid expiry but invalid CVV. 2) Test with valid card number with invalid expiry but valid CVV. 3) Test with valid card number with invalid expiry and CVV. 4) Test with valid details of expired/blocked card. 5) Test with valid card number, CVV and expiry date. 6) Test for reference...

When testing any application admin/backend module

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:01:36 PST

Hi, Whenever you get chance for testing any web application admin/backend module and there is any option for disabling users, then always test for admin active/disable link. Either you application should be under control of superadmin user or there should no link to disable admin user. I have faced it during my project testing and my first case was same and as expected, "Backend...

Real Testing - Real Experience(2)

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:38:58 PST

Hi, Another one real experience shared. Definitely you all have tested registration/login module, if you have tested any web application. How many of you have tested the "login redirection" when user is already logged in, from login page? Always test it and it should redirected. Thanks. Friends, why don't you share your such experience as comments for this post? I hope you will,...

Real Testing - Real Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:09:52 PST

Hi, Sometimes candidates are asked for some real time bugs you face when did testing of your project. So, here I am giving you an example that you can use as a test case also as well as your answer for the interviewer question. When testing terms and condition page, usually there should be a "print" button/link to print terms and conditions agreement. Always test it with...

Bug of the Month

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:05:38 PDT

'Known Software Bug' Disrupts Brain-Tumor Zapping: The maker of a life-saving radiation therapy device has patched a software bug that could cause the system's emergency stop button to fail to stop, following an incident at a Cleveland hospital in which medical staff had to physically pull a patient from the maw of the machine. (Thanks to Wired) Source:-...

How and Why to Clear Your Cache?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:46:53 PDT

Often referred to as the cache, the Temporary Internet Files folder contains a kind of travel record of the items you have seen, heard, or downloaded from the Web, including images, sounds, Web pages, even cookies. Typically these items are stored in the Temporary Internet Files folder. Storing these files in your cache can make browsing the Web faster because it usually takes your computer less...

objective questions with answer

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:50:56 PDT

(1) Which of the following is not one of the techniques to find defects a) Operational Techniques b) Functional Techniques c) Dynamic Techniques d) Static Techniques Ans: a (2) Quality Assurance methods are usually considered a) Detective b) Corrective c) Preventive d) Proactive Ans: c (3) Who has the primary responsibility of setting the quality culture in the organization? a) Senior...

What is a GUI Prototype?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:29:29 PDT

A GUI (Graphical User Interface) prototype is nothing but an initial design built during the Design Phase. It may be a small program consisting of just the main screens (functions are not implemented only how it would appear is done, "Back", "Next" , "Submit" etc buttons may work for navigation purpose only). After the client approval of the screens (the GUI) they...

Is accessibility testing different from GUI testing ?

noreply@blogger.com (Brijesh) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:56:02 PDT

Yes, Accessibility testing is different from GUI testing. GUI testing: Test for Graphical user interface. How site looks? Test for site design in all browsers, design should not corrupts. Accessibility testing: Test for how site is usable for partial or complete disabled persons. For example: if a user has eye problem, weak sight. Then is there any hearing feature for words displayed on...