There are numerous models of software testing and a popular one is V model. This is actually an extension of waterfall model. In V model, there is corresponding testing phase at each level of software development. In this model, testing stages run in parallel to software development life cycle.
Let us understand this through an example:
Suppose you are assigned a task to develop custom software. Now you should start brainstorming and make a proper sequence in which steps are to be taken. You have to decide which programming language is to be used for the development process? Testing must be carried to check specifications given by the client. Keep running software as per given specifications by client.
Different software development life cycle and testing phases:
- Requirement collection: this is very important and proper communication should be set with client.
- Designing stage: you should carefully select programming language, database, scripts etc. There are some programming languages that are prone to errors.
- Build stage: this is the phase where actually code is being written. Code should have clear hierarchy. Avoid writing useless codes and later commenting them.
- Deployment and maintenance: for every software program, functionality needs to be proper as per environment. Maintenance should be also done properly especially for dynamic applications.
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