What is System Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
What is System Testing System testing is the phase where you test a fully integrated software system to verify that it meets its specifications and functions adequately in its intended environment. In simpler terms: once all the modules are built and integrated (after integration testing), you test the system as a whole. It typically comes after integration testing and before user-acceptance testing (UAT). Why It Matters Here’s what system testing gives you: It tests the system end-to-end , identifying issues that wouldn’t be detected in unit or module testing. It validates both functional behaviour (does it do what it should) and non-functional qualities (performance, reliability, security). It gives stakeholders confidence that the product is ready for release. It helps reduce deployment risk by identifying and addressing serious defects early. What this really means : Skipping or cutting short system testing exposes you to failures when all components interac...