Software testing

Answer 1

Software testing is the process of evaluating software to ensure it meets requirements and functions correctly before reaching users. It's essentially quality control for the digital world. We're checking whether the software does what it's supposed to do and what users need it to do.

From my experience in QA, there are two main approaches:

Manual testing - where human testers execute test cases step-by-step, clicking buttons, entering data, and verifying outputs. This is great for exploratory testing and checking user experience flows that are hard to automate.

Automated testing - using scripts and tools to run tests automatically. This is perfect for repetitive regression testing and larger systems where you need to run the same tests multiple times.

The testing levels I work with most are:

Unit testing - testing individual components in isolation

Integration testing - ensuring different modules work together properly

System testing - end-to-end validation of the complete system

Acceptance testing - verifying the system meets business requirements

What makes this field interesting is that it requires both technical skills (understanding system architecture, writing test scripts) and analytical thinking (designing test scenarios, identifying edge cases). You're essentially trying to break things in controlled ways to make sure they don't break in production.

Answer 2

Software testing has become an acceptable field to work in and has provided the scope to move ahead in life. In the fast-changing technology business landscape, the necessity to move from manual testing to automated testing seems to fit well.