2.1.7

Purpose of Testing

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Purpose of Testing

Errors in software are often called bugs. Testing helps to identify bugs. Debugging gets rid of bugs.

Bugs

  • Bugs are mistakes in the programming of a system.
  • Bugs are not deliberate attempts to bring down systems.

Testing

  • The purpose of testing is to check that a program:
    • Works as intended under good conditions.
    • Copes with errors when given bad data.
  • Different types of testing take place at different points in the development and deployment of a solution.

Debugging

  • Once a bug has been identified in testing then it can be debugged.
  • Debugging means finding the cause of the bug, and fixing it.

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