Acceptance testing
This is the final testing phase based on user needs, where the functional requirements gathered during the “investigate” stage are verified to ensure the software works as intended.
Use of live test data
Live test data that reflects actual operational conditions, like large file sizes, mix of transaction types, response times, volume of data (load testing), is used during testing to validate that the software can handle realistic use cases and maintain response times under load.
- large file sizes
- mix of transaction types
- Create, Read, Update, Delete transactions
- Concurrent transactions
- User interface transactions
- response times
- volume of data (load testing)
Validation with design specifications
The finished software is checked against the initial design specifications to confirm that all design elements have been correctly implemented.
Generating relevant test data for complex solutions
For intricate systems, developers generate specific test data that can trigger all aspects of the application, ensuring all functionalities and paths are tested.
Comparison of actual with expected output
The actual results of the system under test are compared with the expected outcomes to confirm everything is working correctly.