Software Testing

Intentionally finding errors from the software is called testing. Errors may be functional errors or usability errors or excess functionality which is not defined by client. Simply means testing the Software to find and report defects. It gives an assurance that the end product is as per customer requirement specification
Goals of Software Testing
Quality in software product in terms of functionality, user friendly
Testing Operators
Tester, Test Lead, QA Manager, Project Manager, Developer and Client
Test/QA Team Lead
Coordinates the testing activity, communicates testing status to management and manages the test team
Testers
Develops test script/case and data, script execution, metrics analysis, and evaluates results for system, integration and regression testing
Test Build Manager/System Administrator/Database Administrator

• Delivers current versions of software to the test environment
• Performs installations of application software, and applies patches (both application and operating system)
• Performs set-up, maintenance, and back up of test environment hardware.

Technical Analyst & Test Configuration Manager

• Performs testing assessment and validates system/functional test requirements
• Maintains the test environment, scripts, software, and test data