Software Testing

1: Introduction

Overview of software testing and its role in development
Software testers' significance in the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Exploration of software testing types: functional, non-functional, manual, automated

2: Software Testing Fundamentals

Understanding test requirements and effective planning
Utilizing test design techniques: black-box, white-box, boundary value, equivalence partitioning
Creation of comprehensive test cases and scenarios

3: Manual Testing

Embracing manual testing principles and best practices
Precise test execution and comprehensive defect reporting
Exploratory and ad-hoc testing strategies
Regression and smoke testing implementation

4: Test Automation Basics

Introduction to test automation and its benefits
Selecting appropriate test cases for automation
Introduction to popular automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)

5: Test Automation Frameworks

Data-driven testing and keyword-driven testing
Creating and maintaining test automation scripts
Best practices for writing maintainable and scalable test scripts

6: Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing

Integrating testing into the CI/CD pipeline
Automating test execution in the CI environment
Implementing continuous testing to ensure faster feedback loops

7: Performance Testing

Introduction to performance testing and its objectives
Load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing
Using tools like JMeter or Gatling for performance testing

8: Security Testing

Understanding security testing and its importance
Identifying common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting)
Conducting security testing using tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite

9: Mobile App Testing

Challenges in mobile app testing
Testing on different mobile platforms (Android, iOS)
Emulators and real device testing

10: Usability Testing

Evaluating user-friendliness of applications
Conducting usability tests and gathering user feedback
Enhancing user experience through testing

11: Defect Management and Reporting

Managing the defect lifecycle with tools like Jira or Bugzilla
Creating clear and concise defect reports
Collaborating with developers for efficient defect resolution

12: Test Metrics and Reporting

Measuring test progress and quality with relevant metrics
Generating comprehensive test reports and informative dashboards
Driving continuous improvement through thorough test data analysis

Courses

Note: This syllabus provides a comprehensive outline for our Software Testing Course. The course content can be further customised to address specific testing needs, industry standards, and advanced testing concepts as required by the students and the course objectives.