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Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

Instructors: Julian Brooks

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe various types of software testing and identify their advantages and disadvantages.
Explain the significance of software testing in the software development process, recognising when and why testing should be employed.
Apply knowledge of testing techniques to design effective test cases, evaluate their effectiveness, and generate comprehensive testing plans.
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There are 2 modules in this course

Software testing and validation are vital because they ensure that the end product meets the design requirements. In just two weeks, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of industry-standard techniques and learn how to design and implement effective test cases.

Through step-by-step guidance and real-world examples, you'll delve into different types of software testing, acquiring the skills to apply industry standards and best practices. You'll learn to design robust test cases and adhere to industry standards, making you a valuable asset in the software development field. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to ensure software quality through rigorous testing and validation processes. Join this course and kickstart your software development career today. This course is one of many, offered by Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start offers a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Check the FAQs to see more detail and follow the link to check if you are eligible for free access today.

Welcome to Foundations of Software Testing and Validation! In the first week, you will be focusing on the basic concepts of software testing, its goals and how it fits into the software development life cycle. During the second week, we'll build on these concepts and explore software validation, quality assurance and dynamic testing techniques. Let's get started!

What's included

7 videos11 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts1 ungraded lab

7 videosTotal 35 minutes

Welcome to your course and its creator3 minutes
The importance of software testing and key concepts6 minutes
The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the role of testing5 minutes
Test levels and test types5 minutes
Functional and non-functional testing9 minutes
Static testing techniques2 minutes
Introduction to static code analysis tools4 minutes

11 readingsTotal 43 minutes

What you will learn5 minutes
The structure of the course5 minutes
Lesson 1: Introduction2 minutes
Software bugs in the real world5 minutes
Exercise: Identifying software testing activities in the SDLC 10 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary and next steps5 minutes
Lesson 2: Introduction2 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary and next steps5 minutes
Lesson 3: Introduction2 minutes
Optional: Explanation of code review activity0 minutes
Lesson 3: Summary and next steps2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Check your understanding: Test levels and types 5 minutes
Check your understanding: Functional and non-functional testing5 minutes
Check your understanding: Static testing5 minutes
Week 1: Summary quiz10 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 45 minutes

What are you looking forward to?5 minutes
Real-world software failures and consequences15 minutes
Research and describe test levels and examples15 minutes
Research popular static code analysis tools and their features10 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 15 minutes

Optional: Hands-on code review activity15 minutes

Week 2 of the continues the journey into the core of software testing – the various techniques and methods used to ensure software is robust and reliable. You will explore dynamic testing, where software is run under specific conditions and observe the results. You will look at how to create appropriate test cases and learn about two crucial techniques: boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning. Throughout this week, you'll gain practical skills and knowledge that will be essential for your journey into the world of software testing.

What's included

8 videos14 readings3 assignments4 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 28 minutes

Dynamic testing techniques4 minutes
Testing activities6 minutes
Dynamic testing techniques recap2 minutes
Test design techniques3 minutes
Boundary Value Analysis (BVA)3 minutes
Compare and contrast BVA and EP3 minutes
Software validation and quality assurance4 minutes
Best practices for software validation and QA3 minutes

14 readingsTotal 113 minutes

Lesson 4: Introduction2 minutes
Exercise: Researching dynamic testing techniques20 minutes
Exercise: Designing a basic test plan for a software scenario15 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary and next steps2 minutes
Lesson 5: Introduction5 minutes
Lesson 5: Summary and next steps2 minutes
Lesson 6: Introduction10 minutes
What is Artificial Intelligence?10 minutes
Lesson 6: Summary and next steps10 minutes
Lesson 7: Introduction2 minutes
Exercise: Design a validation plan and QA activities15 minutes
Lesson 7: Summary and next steps5 minutes
Course summary: What have you learnt?10 minutes
Taking your learning further5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Test your learning and get your certificate15 minutes
Check your understanding: Week 1 refresher10 minutes
Check your understanding: Reflect on BVA and EP5 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 50 minutes

Share your findings on dynamic testing techniques10 minutes
Design a test case with equivalence partitioning (EP)15 minutes
Design a test case with boundary value analysis15 minutes
Differences between validation and verification10 minutes

Instructors

Julian Brooks

University of Leeds

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