2. Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle

2. Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle

1. Software Development Models

   • V model
   • Iterative incremental model
   • Testing within a Life Cycle Model

2. Test Levels

   • Component Testing
   • Integration Testing
   • System Testing
   • Acceptance Testing
     • User acceptance testing
     • Operational (acceptance) testing
     • Contract and regulation acceptance testing
     • Alpha and beta (or field) testing

3. Test Types

   • Functional Testing
   • Non-functional Testing
   • Structural Testing
   • Re-testing and Regression Testing

4. Maintenance Testing