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| − | {{Quote|Testing techniques can be grouped roughly into three classes: (1) random testing involves selection of [[data]] across the environment, often with some frequency distribution; (2) structural testing involves generating test cases from a [[program]] itself, forcing known behavior onto the [[program]]; and (3) functional testing uses the specified functions of a [[program]] as the basis for defining test cases."<ref>[[ |
+ | {{Quote|Testing techniques can be grouped roughly into three classes: (1) random testing involves selection of [[data]] across the environment, often with some frequency distribution; (2) structural testing involves generating test cases from a [[program]] itself, forcing known behavior onto the [[program]]; and (3) functional testing uses the specified functions of a [[program]] as the basis for defining test cases."<ref>[[Computers at Risk: Safe Computing in the Information Age]], at 109-10.</ref>}} |
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Revision as of 17:03, 4 May 2012
Definition
Software testing is an execution of a software program or system to determine one or more of its characteristics. It consists of various methods to test and declare a software product fit before it can be launched for use by either an individual or a group.
Overview
| “ | Testing techniques can be grouped roughly into three classes: (1) random testing involves selection of data across the environment, often with some frequency distribution; (2) structural testing involves generating test cases from a program itself, forcing known behavior onto the program; and (3) functional testing uses the specified functions of a program as the basis for defining test cases."[1] | ” |
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