Testing Types by Kiran Kumar

Testing Types

                              -Kiran Kumar

Sanity Testing :

When there are some minor issues with software and a new build is obtained after fixing the issues then instead of doing complete regression testing a sanity is performed on that build. You can say that sanity testing is a subset of regression testing.

Sanity testing is done after thorough regression testing is over, it is done to make sure that any defect fixes or changes after regression testing does not break the core functionality of the product.It is done towards the end of the product release phase

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Sanity testing follows narrow and deep approach with detailed testing of some limited features.

Sanity testing is like doing some specialized testing which is used to find problems in particular functionality.

Sanity testing is done with an intent to verify that end user requirements are met on not.

Sanity tests are mostly non scripted.

Software Testing Myths and Facts by Sai Sudha

Software Testing Myths and Facts


                         - Sai Sudha.



Just as every field has its myths, so does the field of Software Testing.
Software testing myths have arisen primarily due to the following:

    1.Lack of authoritative facts.
    2.Evolving nature of the industry.
    3.General flaws in human logic.


Some of the myths are explained below, along with their related facts:

   1.MYTH:Quality Control = Testing.
     FACT:Testing is just one component of software quality control. 
          Quality Control includes other activities such as Reviews.


   2.MYTH:The objective of Testing is to ensure a 100% defect- free product.
     FACT:The objective of testing is to uncover as many defects as possible.
          Identifying all defects and getting rid of them is impossible.