The test is a vast discipline that helps to ensure the quality of software. This quality includes different dimensions that can be grouped into three categories: functionalities, engineering and adaptability.However, the test is often the subject of insufficient investment by software publishers or IT teams. As with security the feeling of spending time perceived as unproductive takes precedence over best practices that recommend at least one tester for two developers. The reality observed in the field can be up to two times lower. This phenomenon is probably increased by the significant weight of service companies and specific developments. Their relative importance is stronger than elsewhere, partly for cultural reasons and as a result the culture of packaged software is weaker.
The different levels of tests
First note that software tests are generally multi-level. There are potentially four levels of tests. The unit tests which are conducted by the developer and … Read more