Main topics
- Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Types of testing: functional, regression, integration, system, UAT, non-functional
- Early defect detection
- Continuous feedback
- Alignment with business goals
- Role of testers as quality advocates
- Integration of automation tools
- Shift-left and shift-right testing philosophies
- Trust in software releases
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Risk management
- User-centred validation and outcome-focused metrics
Intent / purpose of the document
- The intent of the document is to provide a comprehensive overview of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), highlighting its importance in ensuring software quality through various testing methodologies, the role of automation, and the evolution of testing practices towards a more integrated and user-focused approach.