Types of Software Testing
1. Unit Testing
Unit testing involves testing individual units or components of a software application in isolation. Developers typically write unit tests to ensure that each unit of code behaves as expected. These tests are automated and are often conducted during the development phase.
2. Integration Testing
Integration testing focuses on testing the interaction between different units or components of a software system. The goal is to verify that these units work together as intended. Integration testing can be conducted at various stages of development, such as during module integration or system integration.
3. Regression Testing
Regression testing is performed to ensure that recent changes or enhancements to the software application have not adversely affected its existing functionality. It involves re-running previously conducted tests to validate that the existing features still work as expected after the changes. Regression testing is typically automated to save time and effort.
4. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
User Acceptance Testing is conducted to validate that the software meets the requirements and expectations of end-users. It involves testing the software in a real-world environment to ensure its usability, functionality, and performance. UAT is usually the final phase of testing before the software is released to production.
