Importance of Software Testing with Study of Various Testing Techniques & Automation Tools
Author(s):
Shikha Nandi
Keywords:
Software testing, software testing principles, verification, validation, requirements, A good software tester, software testing importance, career.
Abstract
Software testing is the process to check the correctness, completeness and accuracy of the developed computer software with the intent of finding defects and solving them. It includes set of activities conducted to solve the errors in software so that it could be corrected before it is released to the end users. Testing should be started as early as possible or in the early phases of development. Testing plays a vital role in the process of developing a high-quality software. It is the process of verification and validation of software by checking whether it is meeting the requirements of the customer or not. This paper focuses importance of testing, various testing techniques and various tools used for testing in the process of developing a software. It not only focuses on the needs, objectives and principles of testing but also summarises traits of an outstanding software tester and a career in software testing fields.
