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spike testing
Spike testing is a type of performance testing in which an application receives a sudden and extreme increase or decrease in load.
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spiral model
The spiral model is a systems development lifecycle (SDLC) method used for risk management that combines the iterative development process model with elements of the waterfall model.
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SQL injection (SQLi)
A SQL injection (SQLi) is a technique that attackers use to gain unauthorized access to a web application database by adding a string of malicious code to a database query.
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SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method)
SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method) is a widely used computer application development method in the United Kingdom, where its use is often specified as a requirement for government computing projects.
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staging environment
A staging environment (stage) is a nearly exact replica of a production environment for software testing.
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stand-up
In agile software development, a stand-up is a daily progress meeting, traditionally held within a development area. Business customers may attend for the purpose of gathering information. (Continued...)
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static testing
Static testing is a software testing method that examines a program -- along with any associated documents -- but does not require the program to be executed.
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structured programming (modular programming)
Structured programming, or modular programming, is a programming paradigm that facilitates the creation of programs with readable code and reusable components.
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synthetic monitoring
Synthetic monitoring is the use of software to simulate user interactions with a system.
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system testing
System testing, also referred to as system-level testing or system integration testing, is the process in which a quality assurance (QA) team evaluates how the various components of an application interact together in the full, integrated system or application.
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What is a sprint (software development)?
In Agile product development and software project management, a sprint is a set period of time during which specific work has to be completed and made ready for review.
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What is shift-right testing?
Shift-right testing is a method of continuously testing software while it is in a post-production environment.
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What is software resilience testing?
Software resilience testing is a method of software testing that focuses on ensuring that applications perform well in real-life or chaotic conditions.
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What is static application security testing (SAST)?
Static application security testing (SAST) is the process of analyzing and testing application source code for security vulnerabilities.
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What is systems development life cycle?
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a conceptual model used in project management that describes the stages involved in an information system development project -- from an initial feasibility study all the way through maintenance of the completed application.
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What is the software development lifecycle (SDLC)?
The software development lifecycle (SDLC) is a project management framework that describes the stages and tasks involved in each step of software development.
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test case
A test case is a set of actions performed on a system to determine if it satisfies software requirements and functions correctly.
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test harness
In software development, a test harness is a collection of software and test data used by developers to unit test software models during development.
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test-driven development (TDD)
Test-driven development (TDD), also called test-driven design, is a software programming method that interlaces unit testing, programming and refactoring on source code.
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testing
In general, testing is finding out how well something works.
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timebox
In agile software development, a timebox is a defined period of time during which a task must be accomplished. (Continued...)
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Unified Modeling Language (UML)
Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standard notation for modeling real-world objects as a first step in designing an object-oriented system.
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unit testing
Unit testing is a software development process in which the smallest testable parts of an application, called units, are individually scrutinized for proper operation.
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use case
A use case is a methodology used in system analysis to identify, clarify and organize system requirements.
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user acceptance testing (UAT)
User acceptance testing (UAT), also called application testing or end-user testing, is a phase of software development in which the software is tested in the real world by its intended audience.
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user story
A user story is a tool in Agile software development used to capture a description of a software feature from a user's perspective. The user story describes the type of user, what they want and why. A user story helps to create a simplified description of a requirement.
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UX research
User experience (UX) research is the study of learning what end users of a system or product need and want, then employing those insights to enhance the design process for products, services or software.
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versioning
Versioning is the creation and management of multiple releases of a product, all of which have the same general function, but are improved, upgraded or customized.
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waterfall model
The waterfall model is a linear, sequential approach to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) that is popular in software engineering and product development.
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web application (web app)
A web application (web app) is an application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the internet through a browser interface.
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white box testing
White box testing is a software testing methodology in which the code structure is known and understood by the tester.
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whole-team approach (team-based approach)
The whole-team approach (team-based approach) is a style of project management in which everyone on the project team is held equally responsible for the quality and success of the project.