Glossary of Terms

Methods of Testing

Keyword Definition
Acceptance Testing The final phase of software testing where a system is evaluated for its acceptance by the end users or stakeholders.
Alpha Testing A type of software testing performed to identify and eliminate all possible issues before releasing the software to the end-users.
Beta Testing A type of software testing performed by end-users before the final release of the software to ensure its reliability and usability.
Black Box Testing A testing technique that focuses on the functionality and behavior of a software system without examining its internal code structure.
Dry Run Testing A test where the program is run with sample data to verify the correctness of its logic.
Integration Testing The process of combining software modules or components and testing them as a group to verify their interactions and functionality.
Regression Testing The practice of retesting previously tested software to ensure that changes or fixes have not introduced new defects or regression bugs.
Stub Testing A testing technique where specific code segments or modules are replaced with placeholder code to simulate the behavior of dependent components.
System Testing The process of testing an integrated software system to evaluate its compliance with the specified system requirements.
Test Case A specific set of inputs, conditions, and expected results used to determine whether a software system is functioning correctly.
Unit Testing The practice of testing individual software components, such as functions or methods, to ensure their correctness.
Walkthrough Testing A type of software testing where the tester goes through the entire software application, step by step, to ensure that there are no defects or issues.
White Box Testing A testing technique that examines the internal code structure of a software system to identify any defects or vulnerabilities.