Functional Testing

Functional testing is a type of testing which verifies that each function/functionality of the software application operates in conformance with the requirement specification.

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Functional testing is a type of testing which verifies that each function/functionality of the software application operates in conformance with the requirement specification. This testing mainly involves black box testing and it is not concerned about the source code of the application. Each and every functionality of the system is tested by providing appropriate input, verifying the output and comparing the actual results with the expected results. The testing can be done either manually or using automation.

functional testing challenges

Functional testing starts with gathering the testing requirements and continues through designing and developing tests, executing those tests and analyzing product defects. There are various challenges at every phase of functional testing life cycle, which include:

  • 01

    Scope creep and unclear requirements.

  • 02

    Difficulty in understanding ‘what to test’ and ‘what not to test’ requirements.

  • 03

    Issues related to test environment setup and test execution, which take enormous amount of time in resolving for those testers who are new to the test team.

  • 04

    Blocking issues found in the product functional areas lead to extensive re-planning putting the overall testing plan at a stake.

  • 05

    Incomplete defect description & steps to reproduce which results in too many defects getting re-assigned back for “Needs More Information” from development team.

  • 06

    How to create a mechanism for measuring the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the testing process so as to identify the areas of improvement?

InfoStride solutions

  • 01

    Scope creep and unclear requirements.

  • 02

    Difficulty in understanding ‘what to test’ and ‘what not to test’ requirements.

  • 03

    Issues related to test environment setup and test execution, which take enormous amount of time in resolving for those testers who are new to the test team.

  • 04

    Blocking issues found in the product functional areas lead to extensive re-planning putting the overall testing plan at a stake.

  • 05

    Incomplete defect description & steps to reproduce which results in too many defects getting re-assigned back for “Needs More Information” from development team.

  • 06

    How to create a mechanism for measuring the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the testing process so as to identify the areas of improvement?

InfoStride testing services & technologies

InfoStride functional testing services and capabilities:

  • Smoke testing.
  • Sanity testing.
  • Integration Testing.
  • Regression Testing.
  • Interface Testing.
  • System Testing.
  • End to end Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing

Functional testing tools & technologies expertise:

  • SOAPUI
  • Selenium
  • SilkTest
  • Quick Test Professional
  • Lean FT
  • Ranorex
  • Charles Proxy
  • Quality Center/ ALM
  • Sahi
  • WinRunner
  • Watir
  • Selendroid
  • HockeyApp
  • Robotium

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