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The document provides an overview of QA testing, including its definition, purpose, and various types such as manual and automated testing. It outlines the QA testing process, the software development life cycle, and tools used in QA testing, along with best practices for writing effective test cases and understanding the defect life cycle. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and metrics for assessing QA performance.

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QA Testing Learning Notes

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QA Testing Learning Notes

1. Introduction to QA Testing

- Definition: Ensuring a product meets required standards before release.

- Purpose: Detect defects, improve quality, and ensure functionality.

- Types of Testing:

- Manual Testing

- Automated Testing

2. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and QA

- Phases:

- Requirement Analysis

- Planning

- Development

- Testing

- Deployment

- Maintenance

- Role of QA: Focus on testing phase but also involved in planning and requirements to avoid

defects early.

3. QA Testing Process

1. Requirement Analysis

- Understand requirements and specifications.

2. Test Planning

- Define test strategy, tools, and resources.

3. Test Case Design


- Create detailed steps to test functionalities.

4. Test Execution

- Run tests and document results.

5. Defect Reporting

- Identify and log defects.

6. Test Closure

- Validate fixes and conclude testing.

4. Types of Testing

Functional Testing

- Unit Testing

- Integration Testing

- System Testing

- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Non-Functional Testing

- Performance Testing

- Security Testing

- Usability Testing

- Compatibility Testing

Other Testing Types

- Regression Testing

- Smoke Testing

- Sanity Testing

- Exploratory Testing

5. Tools for QA Testing

- Test Management Tools: JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr


- Automation Tools: Selenium, Appium, TestComplete

- Performance Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner

- Bug Tracking Tools: Bugzilla, Trello

6. Automation Testing

- What is Automation? Using scripts and tools to execute tests.

- Benefits: Saves time, improves accuracy, enables continuous testing.

- Popular Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, TestNG.

7. Writing Effective Test Cases

- Components of Test Cases:

- Test Case ID

- Test Description

- Preconditions

- Steps to Execute

- Expected Result

- Actual Result

- Status (Pass/Fail)

- Best Practices:

- Use clear, concise language.

- Focus on one functionality per test case.

- Add necessary details (data, environment).

8. Defect Life Cycle

1. New

2. Assigned

3. Open
4. Fixed

5. Retested

6. Closed or Reopened

9. Agile Testing

- Principles: Continuous testing in short iterations (sprints).

- Tools: TestNG, Cucumber, JIRA.

- Challenges: Rapid changes, constant communication needed.

10. Metrics for QA

- Test Coverage

- Defect Density

- Test Execution Rate

- Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)

- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

11. Continuous Learning

- Follow blogs, forums (e.g., Ministry of Testing).

- Enroll in QA certifications (ISTQB, Certified Tester).

- Practice with open-source projects.

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