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    ishaa
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    @ishaa

    The significant goals of Software testing are as per the following:

     

    1.Finding deserts which might get made by the developer while fostering the product.

    2.Acquiring trust in and giving data about the degree of value.

    3.To forestall deserts.

    4.To ensure that the outcome meets the business and client necessities.

    5.To guarantee that it fulfills the BRS that is Business Prerequisite Determination and SRS that is Framework Necessity Details.

    6.To acquire the certainty of the clients by giving them a quality item.

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    Daniel
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    @daniellee

    Software testing objectives are the goals that software testers aim to achieve when testing software. These objectives can vary depending on the specific software being tested, but some common objectives include:

    • To find defects
    • To ensure that the software meets its requirements
    • To improve the quality of the software
    • To increase the confidence in the software
    • To comply with regulations

    The specific software testing objectives will differ according to the specific software being tested and the needs of the organization. However, the general objectives listed above are common to most software testing projects. I hope this answers your question just perfectly. Also, if you want to know some more details on software testing, you should give a read to this blog.

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    Robert
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    @robertmartin

    The objectives of software testing are to:

    • Identify defects in the software: Defects in software can cause crashes, malfunctions, or unexpected behavior. By finding defects early in the development process, they can be fixed more easily and cheaply.
    • Ensure that the software meets its requirements: The software requirements document (SRD) specifies what the software should do. By testing the software against the SRD, it can be ensured that the software meets its requirements.
    • Improve the quality of the software: By finding and fixing defects, the quality of the software can be improved. This can lead to a better user experience and a more reliable software product.
    • Reduce the risk of security breaches: Security testing can help to identify security vulnerabilities in the software. By fixing these vulnerabilities, the risk of security breaches can be reduced.
    • Verify that the software meets regulatory requirements: Some software is subject to regulatory requirements. For example, medical software must meet certain safety and security requirements. Software testing can help to verify that the software meets these requirements.

    These are just some of the objectives of software testing. The specific objectives of a software testing project will vary depending on the specific software being tested, the intended audience for the software, and the risk tolerance of the organization developing the software. To read more about how testing increases business outcomes, you must read this.

    I hope this helps!

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    ashwini
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    @ashwinil

     
    <p style=”margin: 0px 0px 24px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: ‘Google Sans’, ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;” data-sourcepos=”1:1-1:42″>The objectives of software testing are to:</p>

    <ul style=”margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline-start: 36px; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: ‘Google Sans’, ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;” data-sourcepos=”3:1-3:117″>
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”3:1-3:117″>Verify that the software meets its requirements. This means checking that the software does what it is supposed to do, and that it does it correctly.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”4:1-4:109″>Identify defects in the software. This includes both minor defects, such as typos and formatting errors, as well as major defects that could cause the software to crash or malfunction.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”5:1-5:74″>Ensure that the software is robust and reliable. This means checking that the software can withstand unexpected inputs and situations and that it continues to function correctly even under stress.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”6:1-6:42″>Improve the quality of the software. By finding and fixing defects early on, software testing can help to improve the overall quality of the software product.

    <p style=”margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: ‘Google Sans’, ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;” data-sourcepos=”8:1-8:110″>In addition to these general objectives, software testing can also be used to achieve specific goals, such as:</p>

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    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”10:1-10:151″>Acceptance testing: This type of testing is performed by the customer or end user to ensure that the software meets their needs and expectations.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”11:1-11:110″>Performance testing: This type of testing is used to measure the performance of the software under load.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”12:1-12:114″>Security testing: This type of testing is used to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in the software.
    <li style=”margin-bottom: 10px;” data-sourcepos=”13:1-13:34″>Usability testing: This type of testing is used to evaluate the ease of use of the software.

    <p style=”margin: 24px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve; word-break: break-word; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: ‘Google Sans’, ‘Helvetica Neue’, sans-serif;” data-sourcepos=”15:1-15:303″>The specific objectives of software testing will vary depending on the type of software being tested and the needs of the stakeholders.<span class=”animating”> However,</span><span class=”animating”> the general objectives of verifying requirements,</span><span class=”animating”> identifying defects,</span><span class=”animating”> ensuring robustness,</span><span class=”animating”> and improving quality are common to all types of software testing.</span></p>

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