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Swiggy, Software Testing - Coggle Diagram
Swiggy
Database Testing
Description: Ensuring the database accurately stores, retrieves, and protects data.
Example: Testers check that user profiles, order histories, and payment records are correctly stored and can be retrieved without any unauthorized access.
Configuration Testing
Description: Testing the app’s performance under various hardware and network conditions.
Example: Swiggy is tested on different server configurations and network speeds (like 4G, 5G) to ensure it functions efficiently under different conditions.
Compatibility Testing
Description: Verifying that the app works on different devices, operating systems, and browsers.
Example: Swiggy is tested on various smartphones, tablets, and operating systems like Android and iOS to ensure it works smoothly across all platforms.
Sanity Testing
Description: A quick test to ensure recent changes or fixes work correctly without affecting related functionalities.
Example: After fixing a bug that caused incorrect delivery time estimates, sanity testing is performed to ensure users receive accurate delivery times and that the fix didn't disrupt the order placement process.
Usability Testing
Description: Testing with real users to ensure the app is intuitive and easy to use.
Example: Real users navigate the Swiggy app to search for restaurants, customize orders, and check out. Feedback is used to improve the user interface and overall experience.
Functionality Testing
Description: Verifying that all features work as expected.
Example: Testers ensure that the search bar displays the correct restaurants, filters work, and the payment gateway processes transactions correctly.
Performance Testing
Description: Assessing how the app performs under heavy load.
Example: During a major food festival, performance testing ensures that Swiggy can handle a surge in orders without crashing or slowing down.
Installation Testing
Description: Verifying that the app installs and runs correctly on various devices.
Example: Swiggy is installed on different Android and iOS devices to ensure it installs without errors and works properly after installation.
Positive Testing
Description: Testing with valid inputs to ensure the app works as expected.
Example: Testers use correct login credentials, place orders with valid payment methods, and verify that the app processes everything smoothly.
Security Testing
Description: Ensuring the app is secure from vulnerabilities and attacks.
Example: Security testing is done to protect user data, such as passwords and payment details, by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
Sanitation Testing
Description: Testing how the app handles unexpected or extreme inputs.
Example: Testers enter special characters, emojis, and long strings into input fields like the search bar to ensure Swiggy handles these inputs without crashing.
Alpha Testing
Description: Testing conducted internally by the development team before releasing the app to real users.
Example: The Swiggy development team tests a new feature for meal subscription internally to identify and fix bugs before releasing it to a select group of users for beta testing.
Mutation Testing
Description: Introducing small changes to the code to check if the existing tests can detect them.
Example: Developers intentionally add minor bugs to the recommendation algorithm to ensure that the current test cases can catch these issues, validating the robustness of the test suite.
Random Testing
Description: Randomly testing different parts of the app to uncover unexpected issues.
Example: Testers randomly select restaurants, apply various filters, and place orders to check for any unexpected crashes or errors.
Beta Testing
Description: Releasing a pre-launch version to a select group of users to gather feedback and identify any remaining issues.
Example: Swiggy releases a beta version of a new app feature to a group of loyal customers, who provide feedback that helps identify and fix any issues before the official launch.
Localization Testing
Description: Ensuring the app’s content is appropriately adapted for local markets.
Example: The Hindi version of Swiggy is tested to ensure that all text, currency symbols, and date formats are correctly localized for Indian users.
Smoke Testing
Description: Initial testing to check if the basic functionalities work after a new build or release.
Example: After a new Swiggy app update, smoke testing ensures that essential features like login, restaurant search, and order placement work correctly before more detailed testing begins.
Regression Testing
Description: Ensuring that new features or changes don’t break existing functionality.
Example: After adding a new group ordering feature, regression testing ensures that individual orders, payments, and delivery tracking still work correctly.
Globalization Testing
Description: Testing to ensure the app works across different cultures, languages, and regions.
Example: Swiggy is tested to ensure that it correctly handles various currencies and regional settings, like displaying INR for Indian users and adjusting content for different languages.
Re-Testing
Description: Re-running tests after an issue is fixed to confirm the fix.
Example: After fixing a bug where users couldn’t apply promo codes, testers re-run the test to ensure promo codes now work properly.
Negative Testing
Description: Testing with invalid inputs to ensure the app handles errors gracefully.
Example: Testers input expired credit cards, invalid promo codes, and incorrect addresses to see if Swiggy provides appropriate error messages and prevents order placement.
Exploratory Testing
Description: Testing without a predefined plan to discover unknown issues.
Example: A tester uses the Swiggy app freely, trying different features and combinations to uncover any hidden bugs or unexpected behaviors.
Software Testing
Advantages
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Detects Bugs Early: Identifies and fixes defects before they reach the end user, reducing the cost of fixes.
Enhances Security: Uncovers vulnerabilities, protecting the software from potential threats.
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Boosts User Satisfaction: Leads to a better user experience by delivering a well-functioning, error-free product.
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Reduces Maintenance Costs: Decreases the likelihood of post-release issues, saving time and resources.
Disadvantages
Time-Consuming: Thorough testing can take a significant amount of time, especially for complex applications.
Costly: The resources required for testing, including tools, personnel, and time, can be expensive.
Incomplete Coverage: It’s nearly impossible to test every scenario, leading to potential undiscovered bugs.
Resource-Intensive: Requires skilled testers, specialized tools, and infrastructure, which might be scarce.
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Dependence on Test Cases: Quality of testing is limited by the quality of test cases, potentially missing unexpected issues.
Not Foolproof: Even after extensive testing, some defects might still go undetected.
Define
Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application or system to identify defects, ensure it meets specified requirements, and verify that it functions correctly, reliably, and securely under various conditions.