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Why does software have bugs?
2006-09-08 06:48:00
Miscommunication or no communication ? about the details of what an application should or shouldn't do Programming errors ? in some cases the programmers can make mistakes. Changing requirements ? there are chances of the end-user not understanding the effects of changes, or may understand and request them anyway to redesign, rescheduling of engineers, effects of other projects, work already completed may have to be redone or thrown out. Time force - preparation of software projects is difficult at best, often requiring a lot of guesswork. When deadlines are given and the crisis comes, mistakes will be made.
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How do you decide when you have 'tested enough??
2006-09-01 13:38:00
Common factors in deciding when to stop are: Deadlines (release deadlines, testing deadlines, etc.) Test cases completed with certain percentage passed Test budget depleted Coverage of code/functionality/requirements reaches a specified point Bug rate falls below a certain level Beta or alpha testing period ends
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Describe the Software Development Life Cycle
2006-09-01 06:31:00
It includes aspects such as initial concept, requirements analysis, functional design, internal design, documentation planning, test planning, coding, document preparation, integration, testing, maintenance, updates, retesting, phase-out, and other aspects.
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What is the difference between QA and testing?
2006-09-01 06:07:00
Testing involves operation of a system or application under controlled conditions and evaluating the results. It is oriented to 'detection'. Software QA involves the entire software development PROCESS - monitoring and improving the process, making sure that any agreed-upon standards and procedures are followed, and ensuring that problems are found and dealt with. It is oriented to 'prevention'.
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