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Software testing is the process of evaluating a software system or its component(s) with the intent to find whether it satisfies the specified requirements or not. It can also be defined as the process of verifying and validating that a software program, application or product is working as intended. Software testing is an essential part of software development and ensures that the software is free from bugs, errors, and inconsistencies.

There are different types of software testing, each with its own purpose and focus. Some of the most common types include:

  • Unit Testing : This type of testing is the lowest level of testing and is used to test individual units or components of a software system. It is typically done by developers, and the goal is to test the functionality of individual units of code. This type of testing helps to catch bugs early on in the development process, which makes it easier and less costly to fix them.
  • Integration Testing: Integration testing is used to test the integration of different components of a software system. It is typically done after unit testing and is used to ensure that all the different components of a system work together as expected. The goal of integration testing is to find and fix issues that may arise when different units of code are combined.
  • Functional Testing: Functional testing is used to test the functionality of a software system. It is used to ensure that a software system meets its specified requirements. This type of testing is done by testing the software's inputs and outputs and making sure they match the expected results.
  • System Testing: This type of testing is used to test a complete software system to ensure that it meets all the specified requirements. It is done after functional and integration testing and is used to test the software in a real-world environment. The goal of system testing is to ensure that the software is ready for release.
  • Acceptance Testing: This type of testing is done by the customer or end-user, and it is used to ensure that the software meets their needs and requirements. The goal of acceptance testing is to ensure that the software is suitable for use in a production environment.
  • Regression Testing: Regression testing is used to ensure that changes made to a software system do not introduce new bugs or errors. It is done after any changes are made to the software, and the goal is to make sure that the software still works as expected.