Introduction to Software Testing
What is Software Testing?
- Definition & Importance of Software Testing
- Role in Ensuring Quality Software
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- QA vs. QC vs. Testing: Definitions and Differences
Software Testing Principles & Types
- Key Principles of Software Testing (Defect Clustering, Pesticide Paradox, etc.)
- Types of Testing: Functional vs. Non-Functional Testing
- Static vs. Dynamic Testing
Understanding Testing Levels
- Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing & User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- White Box Testing vs. Black Box Testing
- Importance of Test Environment & Test Data Preparation
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & STLC
SDLC Models & Their Impact on Testing
- Waterfall, V-Model, Agile, DevOps, and Shift-Left Testing
- Pros and Cons of Each SDLC Model
- Choosing the Right SDLC Model for Projects
STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)
- Phases: Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution, Defect Reporting, and Closure
- Importance of Test Case Design and Test Execution
Test Management & Test Artifacts
- Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Scripts
- Traceability Matrix & Test Closure Report
- Managing Test Data and Test Execution Records
Functional Testing Techniques
Understanding Functional Testing
- Requirement-Based Testing
- Business Process Testing
- Positive vs. Negative Testing
Black Box Testing Techniques
- Equivalence Partitioning
- Boundary Value Analysis
- Decision Table Testing
- State Transition Testing
Regression & Retesting
- Difference between Regression Testing & Retesting
- When & Why to Perform Regression Testing
- Manual vs. Automated Regression Testing
Manual Testing & Test Execution
Test Case Design & Execution
- How to Write High-Quality Test Cases
- Effective Test Case Execution Strategies
- Exploratory Testing & Ad-Hoc Testing
Defect Life Cycle & Bug Tracking
- Defect Reporting & Logging
- Defect Prioritization & Severity Levels
- Tools for Defect Tracking: JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Beta Testing
- Importance of UAT in the Development Process
- Strategies for Successful UAT Execution
- Differences Between UAT and Beta Testing
Non-Functional Testing
Performance Testing
- Types of Performance Testing: Load Testing, Stress Testing, Scalability Testing
- Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner
- Interpreting Performance Testing Results
Security Testing
- Introduction to Security Testing in SDLC
- Common Security Vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF
- Tools for Security Testing: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
Usability & Accessibility Testing
- UI/UX Testing Techniques
- Guidelines for Accessibility Testing (WCAG, Section 508)
Test Automation Fundamentals
Why Automate Testing?
- Benefits and Limitations of Test Automation
- Key Considerations Before Implementing Test Automation
- Choosing the Right Test Automation Tools
Introduction to Selenium for Automation
- Basics of Selenium WebDriver
- Writing Basic Test Automation Scripts in Java/Python
- Setting Up Selenium with Eclipse and IntelliJ
Other Automation Testing Tools
- Introduction to Cypress, Playwright, Appium (Mobile Testing)
- API Testing with Postman & Rest Assured
API Testing & Web Services
What is API Testing?
- Overview of REST & SOAP APIs
- Understanding API Requests & Responses (Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Validating API Responses: Status Code, Headers, Body
Using Postman for API Testing
- Creating & Sending API Requests
- Writing Automated API Tests in Postman
- Postman Collections and Automation
Advanced API Testing
- API Load Testing with JMeter
- Automating API Testing with Rest Assured
Agile Testing & DevOps Integration
Understanding Agile & Scrum Methodology
- Agile Testing Mindset
- Testing in Scrum: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Retrospective
- Continuous Testing & CI/CD in Agile
Test Automation in DevOps
- Overview of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Integrating Automated Tests into CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
- Benefits and Challenges of Test Automation in DevOps
Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) with Cucumber
- Introduction to BDD and Gherkin Syntax
- Writing BDD Test Cases in Cucumber
- Integrating BDD with Selenium for Automated Testing
Mobile Testing & Cloud Testing
Introduction to Mobile Testing
- Mobile App Testing vs. Web Testing
- Mobile Testing Challenges: Device Fragmentation, OS Variations
Mobile Automation with Appium
- Introduction to Appium for Mobile Automation Testing
- Setting Up Appium for Android & iOS
- Writing Automated Test Scripts for Mobile Apps
Cloud-Based Testing Platforms
- Introduction to Cloud Testing: BrowserStack, Sauce Labs
- Testing on Real Devices via Cloud Platforms
- Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing in the Cloud
Test Management & Reporting
Test Reporting & Metrics
- Creating Detailed Test Reports
- Key Testing Metrics & KPIs: Test Coverage, Defect Density, Test Execution Rate
- Communicating Test Results to Stakeholders
Test Management Tools
- Using JIRA for Test Case Management
- Managing Test Execution with TestRail & HP ALM
- Integrating Test Case Management with Defect Tracking Systems
Final Review & Best Practices
- Common Testing Challenges & Solutions
- Best Practices for Successful Test Execution
- Career Paths in Software Testing: QA Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, Test Manager