Key Types of Testing

High level definition of the various types of testing that will be executed by QA depending on project needs or requirements

  • Functional Testing – to verify that a software application performs and functions correctly according to design specifications.  Include scenarios that reflect the overall End User Experience Perspective during test execution.
  • Regression Testing – a form of validation checks to ensure that existing application functionalities are unaffected by the new changes
    • Sanity – minor changes
    • Partial Regression – medium level risks changes
    • Full Regression  – high level risks changes (new features, new OS version, db, transaction flows, etc.)
  • End to End / Integration Testing – validation of complete business transaction flow from beginning until the end. Very important especially for testing production issues or hotfixes
  • Ad Hoc Testing – unstructured form of testing where QA Analysts would use/test the application without a formal plan – aka monkey testing.
  • Performance Testing – validation on product response, loading times, maximum and minimum capacity, thresholds/breakpoints, etc.
  • Automated Testing – to aid in performing repetitive testing tasks, very useful for executing regression suite
  • Compatibility Testing – changes must be compatible to work with the organization’s supported devices, browsers, OS and current systems or platforms
  • Security Testing – to check if the software in question is vulnerable to attacks, conforms to regulation standards, information/data are protected and maintains intended functionality
  • Migration Testing – the process of testing the data transfer from one system type or format to a new platform while confirming that the intended functionality and features are unaffected, compatible or maintained. Very important for any product changes that involve system implementation, upgrade or consolidation.
  • Production Testing – QA testing in production to validate the deployment and implementation of:
  • Production Testing – QA testing in production to validate the deployment and implementation of:
    • Hotfixes
    • Maintenance Windows
    • Release Deployment / UAT
  • UAT / Beta Testing – product is tested in the “real world” by the intended end users
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