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  Compatibility testing  is a type of testing that examines and compares  functionality over multiple browsers, devices, platforms, and OS to recognize potential discrepancies. Performing compatibility testing verifies that your product/software works efficiently in its intended environments. A compatibility test is conducted to ensure that the concerned application can fulfill expectations concerned with various devices-browser-OS combinations.  It performed as follows:-  Check application compatibility with networks, databases, browsers, hardware, devices, operating systems, etc. The better way to analyze application behavior when placed in varied environments Robust compatibility testing highlights workability and security features to enhance application performance. A convenient method to recognize bugs before the final product launch Delivery of error-free software apps that can guarantee success for your business

Unit testing is  a software development process in which the smallest testable parts of an application, called units, are individually scrutinized for proper operation . Software developers and sometimes QA staff complete unit tests during the development process.

  Types Of Non-Functional Testing 1. Performance Testing It eliminates the causes of the software’s sluggish and constrained performance. The software’s reading speed should be as quick as possible. One must create a well-organized and precise specification about the desired speed for Performance Testing. Otherwise, it won’t be evident if the test is a success or a failure. Example: When 1000 users use an application simultaneously, the load time shouldn’t exceed 5 seconds. Tools Used:  LoadRunner, Apache JMeter, WebLOAD. 2. Load Testing The system’s loading capability is tested during load testing. The system can handle increasing simultaneous users because of its loading capacity. If you want  to run a quick website speed test, check your speed scores. Tools Used:  Neoload, Load Multiplier. 3. Security Testing Security testing is used to find the software application’s weaknesses. The testing is carried out by looking into the design of the system and the mind...

 

 

 

 

 

An effective bug report should contain the following: Title/Bug ID Environment Steps to Reproduce a Bug Expected Result Actual Result Visual Proof (screenshots, videos, text) of Bug Severity/Priority  Title/Bug ID:  The title should provide a quick description of the bug. For example, “ Distorted Text in FAQ section on <name> homepage ”. Assigning an ID to the bug also helps to make identification easier. Environment: Device Type : Hardware and specific device model. OS: OS name and version. Tester: Name of the tester who identified the bug. Software Version: The version of the software which is being tested, and in which the bug has appeared. Connection strength:If the bug is dependent on the internet connection (4G, 3G, WiFi, Ethernet) mention its strength at the time of testing. Rate of reproduction:The number of times the bug has been reproduced, with the exact steps involved in each reproduction.  Steps to Reproduce a Bug:  Number the steps clear...

  Effectively reporting a bug is essential for the development team to resolve the issue promptly and accurately. A well-constructed bug report should be concise, comprehensive, and comprehensible.  The following steps can be taken to submit a bug report: Attempt to replicate the bug consistently and systematically. Gather data on the environment, such as the browser type, operating system, and applicable software versions. Construct explicit instructions outlining how to reproduce the bug. Include screenshots or videos that may assist in illustrating the issue to developers. Articulate what outcome was anticipated and differentiate it from what occurred in reality. Outline the severity and priority of the bug: Describe how the bug impacts the software’s functionality and determine its level of urgency. Check for duplicates: Investigate the bug tracking system to ascertain if it has already been reported. Assign the bug to a relevant developer or team and follow up Monitor pro...

The software testing life cycle, also called STLC, is the phase of the testing process during software development. Each step has clear goals, actions, and deliverables that serve as the input to the next stage. Popular STLC Phases 1. Requirements analysis List of all testable requirements Automation study report 2. Test Planning Test strategy Test plan Test effort and cost estimation report 3. Test Development Test cases Test automation scripts Test data 4. Test Environment Setup Understand the required architecture, environment set-up and prepare hardware and software requirement list for the Test Environment. Setup test Environment and test data Perform smoke test on the build Execute tests as per plan Document test results, and log defects for failed cases Map defects to test cases in RTM Retest the   defect   fixes Track the defects to closure Evaluate cycle completion criteria based on Time, Test coverage, Cost,Software, Critical Business Objectives, Quality Prepare test...

  The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) refers to a methodology with clearly defined processes for creating high-quality software. in detail, the SDLC methodology focuses on the following phases of software development: Requirement analysis Planning Software design such as architectural design Software development Testing Deployment How can DevSecOps be integrated into SDLC? By following some best practices, DevSecOps can be integrated into SDLC in various ways. Planning and Requirement Analysis:  Here, security requirements and appropriate security choices that can mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities are identified in this stage. What security design principles and best practices to be used are also thought about here. Architectural Design:  The development team uses the security design principle and architecture to consider potential risks. This stage involves threat modelling, access control, encryption mechanism, and architecture risk analysis. Softwar...

  A use case is a methodology used in system analysis to identify, clarify, and organize system requirements.  The method creates a document that describes all the steps taken by a user to complete an activity. Every use case contains three essential elements: The actor.  The system user -- this can be a single person or a group of people interacting with the process. The goal.  The final successful outcome that completes the process. The system.  The process and steps taken to reach the end goal, including the necessary functional requirements and their anticipated behaviors.

  Differences between the Production Server and the test Server are given below:-   As in Test Serve r,   Before software is deployed to the production environment, it is tested in a testing environment. A test server usually runs the software in this environment, and testers or developers access it to verify that it works properly. An example of a testing environment tool would be a testing framework, a testing tool, and a debugging tool. Whereas in  The production environment is where end users use the software. Users typically access the software through a web browser or another client in this environment, which runs on live servers. Examples of a production environment tool would be a monitoring and logging tool, a load balancer, and a deployment and orchestration tool. Testing environments: In blockchain development, testing environments are used to test applications before they are deployed to production. This environment may use a test blockchain network or ...

  In a software development team, there are four different environments to consider: Development environment. Testing environment. Staging environment. Production environment. 1. Development environment:   A development environment is a collection of tools and processes for developing, testing, and debugging software. It serves as a workspace for developers to conduct programming and other tasks linked to software development and/or systems. 2 . Testing environment:  The test environment program also helps computer programmers identify and fix bugs that may cause the application to run slowly or harm the user experience. 3. Staging environment: You are confident enough to expose the staging instance of an application to the immediate owner but not to users when you create it. Before exposing the latter group, you should do extra testing. The staging environment is identical to the one that is currently in use for pre-production. 4. Production environment: The software ru...

  Cloud-based software   is now commonly used around the globe in different industries. Cloud computing offers greater benefits than conventional methods, allowing for more flexibility and scalability.  It  simply refers to any software program or application that’s stored, managed, and available through the cloud. To access such services or software programs, users must have an internet connection. 

  According to  a client-server architecture, clients request services from a server. Servers provide the requested service to their clients. However, clients and servers are separate programs running on different machines.  Clients act as the front end, and servers remain at the back end. Clients are in charge of delivering the user with data, whereas servers are in charge of storing and managing the data. The definition of a Client is as below:- A computer device that asks a server for services is known as a customer. The customer is the front-end element in client and server architecture which communicates with the user and sends requests to the server. Some examples are  laptops, desktops, etc. The definition of  a Server is as below:- A server offers services to other devices connected to a network. A server's primary functions include accepting and completing customer requests as well as storing and managing data. Some examples are  web servers, datab...