Glossary
Program Testing
Checking a software application’s functionality involves designing and executing test cases, analyzing, and debugging.
Profiling
Collecting and analyzing data about the resource usage, execution time, and performance characteristics of a software application or system during runtime.
Profile HWUI Rendering
HWUI stands for Hardware Accelerated User Interface. Profiling and optimizing the rendering performance of hardware-accelerated user interfaces in Android apps is related to HWUI rendering.
Profile GPU Rendering
A performance analysis technique used to measure the graphics processing unit (GPU) utilization and performance of a software application or system.
Product Testing
The software evaluation process can include functional testing, usability testing, performance testing, and security testing.
PLC Validation
PLC means Programmable Logic Controller. PLC validation is checking whether PLC-based control systems can consistently perform set activities.
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PFLB Platform
An online load testing tool designed to help businesses evaluate the performance of their products and IT systems under various workload conditions.
PCI-DSS Certification
Certification that shows compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) outlines security requirements for organizations that handle credit card transactions.
Performance Testing
Evaluation of a software application or system under various workloads enables the identification of performance issues. For instance, it can help detect slow response times or bottlenecks.
Performance Tester
A professional responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the performance of systems and strategies.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics in performance testing are measures that evaluate software under various load conditions. The most common performance metrics include response time, throughput, error rate, network latency.
Performance Engineering
Performance engineering is the practice of ensuring that the software you’re creating meets its intended speed and efficiency objectives.
P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Load Testing
P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Load Testing evaluates the performance, scalability, and resilience of decentralized networks where each node acts as both client and server. It ensures the network can handle numerous concurrent connections, efficient data distribution, minimal latency, and optimal resource utilization.
OSHA Standard
Regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are needed to ensure safe working conditions for employees in the United States.
Non-regression Testing
The process of checking the evolving unit or module to define how a new or modified functionality works with the previous functionality, which should not be affected.
Network & Security Support
Services and expertise to manage and secure computer networks and information systems.
Negative Testing
The Software is checked with invalid input data or undesired user scenarios to check for unexpected errors.
Native App Testing
Testing of applications developed specifically for a particular platform or device.
Module Testing
Module testing is a technique where individual components or modules of a system are tested in isolation from the rest of the system.
Backend Performance Testing of Mobile Application
Backend performance testing of mobile applications involves assessing the responsiveness, scalability, and reliability of the server-side components that support the app. This testing ensures that the backend infrastructure can efficiently handle the expected load of user interactions, data processing, and simultaneous requests from mobile devices. By conducting thorough performance tests, developers can identify and mitigate […]
Middleware & Application
Middleware is software that acts as an intermediary between different applications or systems, facilitating communication and data exchange. When testing middleware, it’s important to evaluate aspects such as speed, stability, and scalability to ensure it effectively supports the applications it connects.
Microservices Testing
Checking microservice architecture with small interconnected services includes testing each microservice individually and their interactions. Types of QA testing for microservices include unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, end-to-end testing, performance testing, load testing, security testing, and chaos testing.
Metrics in Software Testing
Metrics are used to evaluate and improve both the testing process and the object of testing. They vary depending on the type of testing and can include test execution time, code coverage, error rate, etc. For example, having 50 defects in a release, with 2 being critical, is a metric characterizing the object of testing.
Manual Testing
The process of identifying bugs and defects with minimal reliance on automation tools and often from the end user’s perspective. However, testers may also manually test APIs using tools like Postman, which does not necessarily reflect the end-user experience. Additionally, while automation tools might be used, they are not the primary focus. Manual testing also […]
Machine Learning
Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused on creating trainable models designed to find solutions to given problems based on data from numerous similar tasks.
Load Testing
Load testing evaluates a system’s performance by simulating real-world user activity to assess its capacity, scalability, and reliability under peak conditions. It identifies performance bottlenecks and optimizes system configurations to ensure stability and responsiveness during high traffic.
Load Runner
Load Runner (former Mercury LoadRUnner, HP LoadRunner. And Microfocus LoadRunner) is a performance testing tool by OpenText that allows testers to conduct load, stress, and performance testing of software applications. Its analogues include tools like JMeter, Gatling, and Neoload.
Load Profile Deviation
The deviation of actual load application from the expected or predicted load profile.
Load Profile
A load profile comprises a series of operations and their respective intensities, structured in a manner that collectively simulates a load comparable to what is encountered in a production environment. Load profiles are used to simulate workload models that let one check expected user load, traffic patterns, and usage scenarios representation.
Load Generation
The process of simulating a particular set of activities at a specified load to be submitted to a system. This is needed to perform load testing.
Life Cycle Model in Software Engineering
A Life Cycle Model in Software Engineering is a structured framework or methodology that describes the stages of software system development, deployment, and maintenance. Standard life cycle models include Agile, Spiral, Big Bang, and V-shaped.
JUnit
JUnit is a popular unit testing framework for the Java programming language. It is used to write and execute automated tests for Java codes. JUnit facilitates test-driven development (TDD) by letting developers write tests before the code implementation.
JMS Message Queuing
The process of using a message queue to manage the flow of JMS messages between senders and receivers in some distributed messaging system.
JMS Message
JMS is a Java-based messaging standard that allows applications to communicate asynchronously by sending messages between clients.
Apache JMeter
Apache JMeter is an open-source Java application that tests measures performance under peak loads. It is generally used to simulate impressive loads or analyze a product’s performance under different load types.
IVR Performance Testing
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) performance testing involves evaluating the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of an IVR system by simulating a large number of concurrent calls to ensure it can handle peak traffic without performance degradation. This testing also includes stress testing to push the system beyond its normal operational capacity to identify breaking points and […]
ITC Testing in SAP
ITC (Interface and Transaction Control) testing in SAP includes testing interfaces and transactions within SAP systems. It ensures that data is accurately exchanged between different modules and external systems.
IT Consulting
The practice of providing advisory services to businesses regarding their systems, information technology infrastructure, and strategies.
ISTQB
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a global certification organization specializing in software testing. Established in November 2002 in Edinburgh, it operates internationally, providing standardized certification programs for software testers.
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 Certification is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems that is set to help organizations improve their performance, quality, and efficiency.
ISO 9000 Certification
Certification demonstrates that an organization’s quality management system (QMS) meets the ISO 9000 family of standards requirements, which focus on quality management and customer satisfaction. ISO 9000 was first published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It was based on the BS 5750 series of standards from BSI (British Standards Institution), which […]
IoT Testing
IoT testing is a software management process focused on verifying the work of IoT devices, platforms, and applications. It involves testing various aspects of IoT systems, including device connectivity, data transmission, sensor accuracy, interoperability, and resilience to environmental conditions and cyberattacks.
Integration Testing in SAP
Integration testing in SAP refers to testing the integration points and interactions between different external systems, SAP modules, or components within an SAP system landscape. It aims to ensure not only that data flows smoothly across the whole SAP ecosystem but also that the states of various entities change correctly throughout long chains of business […]
Integration Testing
Integration testing is a software testing technique focused on verifying the interactions and API interfaces between individual software components, units, or modules. This testing ensures that integrated components work together as expected.
Installation Testing
Installation testing checks that the installation of a software application or system is correct in different environments and configurations. This testing involves validating installation procedures, verifying system compatibility, and detecting any installation errors or issues that may arise during the installation process.
ICA Protocol
The ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) protocol is a proprietary protocol developed by Citrix Systems for delivering graphical user interfaces and multimedia content over a network.
HIPAA Certification
A process of checking whether an organization or individual demonstrates compliance with the requirements set by HIPAA.
HIPAA
The HIPAA Privacy Rule (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other identifiable health information.