Integration testing
This is a popular testing technique that focuses on verifying the interactions between different units or modules of the software.
The Integration Testing goal is to identify any issues that may arise when integrating these units together.
Top 3 Key points while performing Integration Testing
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Interoperability |
Data Flow and Communication |
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Interoperability:
Integration testing is the technique that ensure that when having various components or modules of the software those can work together seamlessly.
It checks for any compatibility issues, the most common can be data format mismatches, or communication problems that might arise when integrating different parts of the system. The goal is to validate that all units can interact with each other as expected.
Data Flow and Communication:
Integration testing examines the flow of data and communication between integrated units. It ensures that data is correctly passed between modules, and any data transformations or manipulations are performed accurately. Additionally, it checks for proper error handling and data integrity during communication between modules.
Functional and Behavioral Validation:
Integration testing validates the overall functionality and behavior of the integrated system. Test cases are designed to cover scenarios where multiple units collaborate to achieve specific functionalities.
This includes testing various use cases and workflows to verify that the software behaves correctly when different components work together.