Software Testing 1

The course provides an overview of software tests, names, tools and standards, and discusess why software tests are conducted. As well, the course examines the way in which software tests are conducted both in theory and in practice for the purpose of improving the quality of software in different developmental and operational situations. A description is given of existing standards, tools, types and test methods. Different levels of tests and requirements (functional and non-functional) as well as the way in which test documentation is written are highlighted. Subjects that are covered, in addition to actual test implementation, are the impact of context on tests, principles, planning and test management, as well as test environments, test data and automated tests. A focus area in the course is to write programme code for component tests (unit tests, module tests and class tests) – for example, through test-driven development (TDD). This can happen to both your own or another party’s source code. Knowledge about test and mocking frameworks, version management systems, and various types of development tools is needed for the planning, structuring and execution of these tests in an efficient manner. Students complete a group project that demonstrates a specialisation in a developmental project, a specific piece of technology or an aid that is used in the testing of software.