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.


   3.MYTH:Testing is easy.
     FACT:Testing can be difficult and challenging(sometimes, even more so than        coding).


  4.MYTH:Anyone can test.
  FACT:Testing is a rigorous discipline and requires many kinds of skills.


  5.MYTH:There is no creativity in testing.
    FACT:Creativity can be applied when formulating test approaches, when        designing tests and even when executing tests.

  
  6.MYTH:Automated testing eliminates the need for manual testing.
    FACT:100% test automation cannot be achieved. Manual Testing, to some level, is always necessary.