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STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) – Overview & Phases

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

The Software Testing Life Cycle helps testers to structure and organise their testing process. Each STLC stage has entry and exit criteria.

An Overview of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Software Development Life Cycle

Our overview of the software development life cycle explains how the SDLC gives structure and direction to the software development process.

Verification vs Validation – What’s the difference?

Verification vs Validation

In software testing, verification vs validation can be confusing, but we need to understand because both processes have different purposes.

Testing Mind Maps – An Introduction

Mind Maps

Mind maps are a visual way of breaking down a big problem into more manageable units. Testing mind maps are used by QA to plan testing.

Software Testing Basics – A Beginners Guide

Software testing basics

Software testers need to know software testing basics like the seven principles of testing and the STLC. This post will help you to begin.

When to Stop Testing

When to stop testing

The decision on when to stop testing can sometimes be a tough compromise between release schedule and providing the best product possible.

What is a Test Strategy and How to Build One

What is a Test Strategy and How to Build One

A test strategy document can inform the content of a test policy by providing general details and requirements on how testing will be done.

Live Production Defects: Don’t let QA take the Blame

production bugs

Don’t let QA take the blame for live production defects because all stakeholders, from tester to business analyst, have a part in the process.

Common Software Testing Mistakes

Common software testing mistakes

Too often, software projects fail because of common software testing mistakes. Find out what they are, and how you can avoid making them too.

Automated Testing: What is the Difference Between Unit, Integration & Functional Testing?

automated testing differences

Automated testing is a big part of software development. This post looks at the differences between unit, integration and functional testing.

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