Manual Testing
Manual Testing
Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing
- Definition and importance of software testing
- Role of testing in the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Introduction to manual testing vs. automated testing
- Different types of testing (e.g., functional, non-functional)
- Key principles of testing
- Testing terminology and concepts
Module 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing Phases
- Understanding different SDLC models (e.g., waterfall, agile)
- Testing’s role in each phase of the SDLC
- Importance of requirements in testing
- Creating test plans and strategies
Module 3: Test Case Design and Execution
- Effective test case design principles
- Boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning
- Executing test cases manually
- Logging and reporting defects
Module 4: Defect Life Cycle and Bug Advocacy
- Understanding the life cycle of a defect
- Defect identification, logging, and tracking
- Communicating effectively with development teams
- Writing clear and detailed bug reports
Module 5: Testing Documentation
- Importance of documentation in testing
- Types of testing documentation (test plans, test cases, test scripts)
- Creating and maintaining a traceability matrix
- Linking requirements to test cases
Module 6: Types of Testing (Functional and Non-Functional)
- Unit testing, integration testing, system testing
- Acceptance testing and regression testing
- Performance testing, load testing, stress testing
- Usability testing and security testing
Module 7: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Release Testing
- Involvement of end-users in testing
- UAT planning and execution
- Verifying the final release before deployment
- Ensuring software readiness for production
Module 8: Testing Tools and Environments
- Introduction to testing tools for test case management and execution
- Benefits and limitations of testing tools
- Creating and managing test environments
- Considerations for test environment setup
Module 9: Agile Testing and Continuous Testing Practices
- Implementing testing in an Agile development environment
- Collaborative testing in Agile teams
- Integrating testing into continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Automated testing in the CI/CD pipeline
Module 10: Industry Best Practices and Future Trends
10.1 Best Practices in Manual Testing – Adopting industry-standard testing practices – Improving efficiency and effectiveness in manual testing
10.2 Future Trends in Testing – Exploring emerging trends and technologies in testing – Preparing for the future of software testing