Guest Lectures (BCA)

Session Duration: 2 hours

Time : From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Date : 31^st JAN 2023

Venue : Chankya Seminar Hall, Shaheed Hemu kalani block

Department : BCA

Resource Person: Mr. R Navajeevan Reddy

Techinal Lead – Testing, Tesco

Target Audience : IIISEM BCA and V SEM BCA

Participant Strength : 190

Faculty In charge : Mr. Annop A, Assistant Professor BCA dept

Ms.Roopini J.

Objective of the Event:

Software testing is a process of executing a program or system with the intent of finding errors. It can also be stated as the process of validating and verifying the functionality of a software program or system.

There are various types of software testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, load testing, performance testing, usability testing, security testing, etc. Each type of testing has its own objectives and techniques.

Unit testing is a level of software testing where individual units or components of a software

program are tested. The purpose of unit testing is to validate that each unit of the software program performs as expected. Integration testing is a level of software testing where individual units are combined and tested as a group. The purpose of integration testing is to find out whether the units work together as expected.

System testing is a level of software testing where a complete and integrated software program is tested. The purpose of system testing is to find out whether the software program meets the requirements specified for it. Regression testing is a level of software testing that is conducted to verify that changes made to the software program have not introduced new errors.

Load testing is a level of software testing that is conducted to verify that the software program can handle the expected load of users. Performance testing is a level of software testing that is conducted to verify that the software program meets the required performance standards. Usability testing is a level of software testing that is conducted to verify that the software program is easy to use.

Security testing is a level of software testing that is conducted to verify that the software program is secure from unauthorized access.

There are various software testing tools available in the market that help organizations in different ways. Some of the popular tools are:

• Functional Testing Tools: These tools are used to test the functionality of the They help in finding out if the software is working as per the requirements.
• Performance Testing Tools: These tools are used to test the performance of the software. They help in finding out if the software can handle the load and stress.
• Security Testing Tools: These tools are used to test the security of the They help in finding out if the software is vulnerable to any security threats.
• Compatibility Testing Tools: These tools are used to test the compatibility of the software. They help in finding out if the software is compatible with different browsers, operating systems, and devices.
• Usability Testing Tools: These tools are used to test the usability of the software. They help in finding out if the software is easy to use and understand.

Organizations can choose the right software testing tools based on their specific requirements.

The future of software testing is shrouded in potential but fraught with uncertainty. But despite the challenges, the opportunities for those in the software testing field are vast. The

future will see a continued need for software testing as the demand for higher quality software products increases. But the nature of software testing will change as the industry evolves. The days of manual testing are numbered as artificial intelligence and machine learning take over more of the testing process. And as software becomes more complex, the need for more specialized testers will grow. The future of software testing is both exciting and uncertain. But with the right skills and a willingness to adapt, those in the software testing field can thrive.