Importance of the Software Testing Phase in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
When we begin to assess the entire software development lifecycle, we miss considerably on how crucial prototype testing is to the overall success of the software development project. Yes, reviews and routine checks during the development phase are both result-oriented as well as cost-effective, but tests are more effective in determining how much the software developers have justified the project and to what extent the requirement of the clients have been met. Therefore, it goes without saying that reviews can never replace the prototype testing phase where all facets of the software are comprehensively scrutinized in an 'alternate reality' environment. Types of Testing Procedures Testing software can benefit a company in more ways than can be imagined. Once the software developers' commitments towards testing have been realized, they should begin to explore what testing really incorporates. The testing process is a system of its own and requires time, effort and pa...