NON FUNCTIONAL TESTING


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Non-Functional Testing : Introduction

  • Non-functional testing is the type of testing which can be used to assess the non-functional requirements of the software product rather than the functional requirements.
  • The non-functional requirement can include the performance of the software product, its scalability, or its usability.

Non-Functional Testing : Need

  • It provides a great influence on customers regarding their satisfaction with the product.
  • Non-Functional testing deals with:
    • The time taken by the software product to complete a particular task.
    • The response time of the software product.
    • Compatibility of the software product.
    • Compliance of the software product.
    • Opertebility of the software product.

Non-Functional Testing : Techniques

  • There are four major non-functional testing techniques. These are:

This image describes the various Non-Functional Testing Techniques available in software testing which can be used according to the requirements.
Non-Functional Testing : Techniques

  1. Portability Testing
    • Portability testing means to test the ability of the software product and its components for its effectiveness on one platform to other irrespective of the environment.
  2. Performance Testing
    • Performance testing means the process of evaluating the quality of the software product under certain conditions for its various abilities.
    • Stress, Load, Soak, Spike and Configuration testing are the examples of performance testing technique.
  3. Usability Testing
    • Usability testing means to test the ability of a software product, whether it fulfils the requirements, expectations and specifications of users.
    • It also deals with the amount of satisfaction attained by the users.
  4. Security Testing
    • Security testing is done to check a software product for security flaws.
    • Security testing includes the following factors:
      • Integrity.
      • Confidentiality.
      • Authenticity.
      • Authorization.
      • Availability.
    • It is process that enables to reveal loopholes and snags in the information systems in order to provide security to the user data.