Abstract:
Testing for large scale web-based projects poses unique challenges for the organizations. In this paper the author describes the pitfalls faced in one of the large testing projects and the measures taken to bring it back on track.
While testing for one of the large projects the project team encountered several challenges such as difficulty in freezing the requirements and UI documents, need for a strong change management process, training for the functionality, changing test case design process etc. This led to test execution defects in system testing (which were not application defects) and consequent reworking of the test cases.
An analysis of the root cause indicated that a strong change management process, sound communication between the project and the testing team would have helped reduce the re-work of test cases for the testing organization. Similarly training the analysts on the functionality of the application would have helped speed up the test case design.
In addition use case path based testing would ensure that the development and the testing teams are on the same page and would help the test organization get a better idea about the status of a planned component delivery.
In summary this paper emphasizes the need for commonly known testing/project management practices and use case path based testing.
Author and Presenter Profile:
Shriswaroop H. Joshi, Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
 Shriswaroop H. Joshi holds Master degree in Computer Application. He is also Certified Software Tester. He is a Sr. Quality Engineer and has been with Satyam for last 3 years. He has 5 years of Industry Experience. He is currently associated with HCU-Quality (Qedge) and is working for one of the largest Insurance Company in USA.
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