e-Commerce Applications Using Oracle8i and Java from Scratch

The Place of Testing in the SDLC

Testing has an important place in the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Figure 14.1 shows the major parts of a typical SDLC. As seen, the SQA team should be involved in the early phases of the project. This will make them aware of the requirements and techniques that are being followed, enabling them to develop an appropriate test strategy. Figure 14.1 suggests the following strategy:

1. The customer requirements will be brought by the marketing group.

2. The engineering group will access the feasibility.

3. The engineering and SQA groups will work together during the design phase and generate the product specification.

4. The developers will start implementing while the SQA team is developing the test plans and so ...