Software Testing is the process of evaluating and verifying that a software application meets specified requirements and is free of defects.
Types of Testing:
Manual Testing – Performed by human testers without automation tools.
Automation Testing – Uses tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Appium to execute tests.
Functional Testing – Ensures the software works as expected.
Non-Functional Testing – Includes performance, security, and usability testing.
Goals of Testing:
Detect and fix bugs.
Ensure software reliability and security.
Improve user experience.
Testing Life Cycle (STLC):
Requirement analysis
Test planning
Test case development
Test execution
Defect tracking & reporting
Test closure
Popular Testing Tools:
Selenium (Web automation)
JMeter (Performance testing)
Postman (API testing)
Appium (Mobile testing)