
<p>Software testing is a crucial aspect of any software development process, and test design plays a major role in ensuring the effectiveness of the testing process. It refers to the process of creating test cases that can effectively validate the functionality of the software being developed. It involves identifying test scenarios, defining test conditions, and creating test cases that can detect bugs in the software. Test design is a challenging process that requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a great understanding of the product. In this article, we will discuss test design and everything you need to know about it.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_Test_Design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> What is Test Design?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_the_Purpose_of_Test_Design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> What is the Purpose of Test Design?</a></li><li><a href="#When_to_Create_a_Test_Design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> When to Create a Test Design?</a></li><li><a href="#Why_is_Test_Design_Important_for_Test_Automation"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Why is Test Design Important for Test Automation?</a></li><li><a href="#How_Is_Test_Design_Done"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> How Is Test Design Done?</a></li><li><a href="#Top_Test_Design_Techniques"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Top Test Design Techniques</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Equivalence_Class_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.1</span> 1. Equivalence Class Testing</a></li><li><a href="#2_State_Transitioning"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.2</span> 2. State Transitioning</a></li><li><a href="#3_Exploratory_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.3</span> 3. Exploratory Testing</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Test_Design_Concepts_You_Must_Be_Familiar_With"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Test Design Concepts You Must Be Familiar With</a><ul><li><a href="#Test_Automation_Pyramid"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">7.1</span> Test Automation Pyramid</a></li><li><a href="#Test_Coverage_and_Code_Coverage"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">7.2</span> Test Coverage and Code Coverage</a></li><li><a href="#Test_Suites_and_Test_Cases"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">7.3</span> Test Suites and Test Cases</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Summary"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Summary</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">9</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#What_is_test_design_in_QA"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">9.1</span> What is test design in QA?</a></li><li><a href="#What_are_the_steps_in_test_design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">9.2</span> What are the steps in test design?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_an_example_of_a_test_design"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">9.3</span> What is an example of a test design?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-what-is-test-design"><span id="What_is_Test_Design">What is Test Design?</span></h2>



<p>Test design is a process that defines how testing has to be done. It involves the process of identifying the testing techniques, test scenarios, test cases, test data, and expected test results.</p>



<p>Also, testers need to be specific about the test cases they create, such as providing specific inputs, steps, and test data for each test case.</p>



<h2 id="h-what-is-the-purpose-of-test-design"><span id="What_is_the_Purpose_of_Test_Design">What is the Purpose of Test Design?</span></h2>



<p>Software testing, like all processes, is an investment and is considered successful when it provides an ROI. To ensure, we are getting the <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/roi-test-automation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ROI; it has to be tracked too</a>. One factor that will create an impact on the ROI, is the effectiveness of the test strategy. An effective test design will largely dictate the effectiveness of the testing strategy, thus the ROI from the software testing process.</p>



<h2 id="h-when-to-create-a-test-design"><span id="When_to_Create_a_Test_Design">When to Create a Test Design?</span></h2>



<p>Test design should be created once the test conditions are defined, and adequate information is available to create the test cases of both high and low levels.</p>



<h2 id="h-why-is-test-design-important-for-test-automation"><span id="Why_is_Test_Design_Important_for_Test_Automation">Why is Test Design Important for Test Automation?</span></h2>



<p>Just as Test Design is important for an effective test strategy, a well-defined test design plays an important role in the success of test automation too.</p>



<p>It is a crucial activity that helps determine the effectiveness of automated test cases in identifying bugs and is highly essential for quality control and testing.<em>&#8220;More than the act of testing, the act of designing tests is one of the best bug preventers known. &#8220;</em> &#8211; says Boris Beizer.</p>



<p>For the effectiveness of test automation, you also need to have a test automation tool that supports your goals. Thus, choosing the right test automation tool is vital, as also stated by a report that said: <a href="https://research.aimultiple.com/test-automation-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">26%</a> of companies consider finding the right tools for automation testing as their biggest challenge.</p>



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<h2 id="h-how-is-test-design-done"><span id="How_Is_Test_Design_Done">How Is Test Design Done?</span></h2>



<p>Test design is done using several test design techniques. The following is a list of some of the top design techniques,</p>



<ul><li>Equivalence Class Testing</li><li>State Transition</li><li>Exploratory Testing</li><li>Boundary value analysis</li><li><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/pairwise-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pairwise test </a>design</li><li>Error guessing test design</li></ul>



<p>Let&#8217;s talk about some of the top techniques in the below section.</p>



<h2 id="h-top-test-design-techniques"><span id="Top_Test_Design_Techniques">Top Test Design Techniques</span></h2>



<p>Let&#8217;s discuss the top techniques in detail.</p>



<h3 id="h-1-equivalence-class-testing"><span id="1_Equivalence_Class_Testing">1. Equivalence Class Testing</span></h3>



<p>Equivalence class testing, also known as Equivalence Class Partitioning, is a test design technique that lets you partition your test data into equivalent classes or sections.</p>



<p>It aims to reduce the number of test cases required to test a product by dividing the input domain into a set of equivalence classes. You can use this whenever an input field has a range like age.</p>



<p><strong>Example:</strong></p>



<p>Consider a gaming website has a form that requires users to enter their age. And the form specifies that the age has to be between 18 and 60. Now, using the Equivalence Class Partitioning technique, you can divide the input range into three partitions, as follows,</p>



<ul><li>1 to 17 (invalid)</li><li>18 to 60 (valid)</li><li>&gt;60 (invalid)</li></ul>



<p>By partitioning the input range into equal partitions, you can create test cases that cover all possible scenarios. This way, you can easily make sure that your form is working correctly without testing every possible number between 18 and 60.</p>



<h3 id="h-2-state-transitioning"><span id="2_State_Transitioning">2. State Transitioning</span></h3>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:30px">It is a type of black box testing that is performed to check the change in the application&#8217;s state under various inputs. This testing is used where different system transitions have to be tested.</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="512" height="317" src="https://testsigma.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/test-design.png" alt="Test Design" class="wp-image-36779" /></figure></div>



<p><p style="padding-top:30px"><strong>State Transition Diagram</strong>Above is a state transition diagram that needs to be tested, it depicts how a system&#8217;s state changes on specific inputs. The four main components for a state transition diagram are as follows:</p></p>



<ol><li>States</li><li>Transition</li><li>Events</li><li>Actions</li></ol>



<p>State transition testing helps understand the system&#8217;s behavior and covers all the conditions. Let&#8217;s try to understand this with an example.</p>



<p><strong>Example:</strong></p>



<p>Consider a bank application that allows users to log in with valid credentials. But, if the user doesn&#8217;t remember the credentials, the application allows them to retry with up to three attempts. If they provide valid credentials within those three attempts, it will lead to a successful login. In case of three unsuccessful attempts, the application will have to block the account.</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:30px">The below image will explain this scenario in a clear way.</p></p>



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<br><h3 id="h-3-exploratory-testing"><span id="3_Exploratory_Testing">3. Exploratory Testing</span></h3>



<p>Exploratory testing is primarily used in Agile methods and involves outside-the-box thinking.</p>



<p>This process does not follow pre-defined test cases but instead involves testers using their knowledge, skills, and creativity to identify issues that may not have been anticipated by developers.</p>



<p>During exploratory testing, the tester will explore the software application in an unstructured way, creating and executing tests on the fly. The goal of this testing is to uncover bugs that may have been missed by other traditional testing methods.</p>



<h2 id="h-test-design-concepts-you-must-be-familiar-with"><span id="Test_Design_Concepts_You_Must_Be_Familiar_With">Test Design Concepts You Must Be Familiar With</span></h2>



<p>As a software tester, there are several test design concepts that you must be familiar with to create effective test cases. Here are some of the most important test design concepts,</p>



<h3 id="h-test-automation-pyramid"><span id="Test_Automation_Pyramid">Test Automation Pyramid</span></h3>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/testing-pyramid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Test Automation Pyramid</a> is a testing framework that helps developers and testers to build high-quality products. It emphasizes the importance of automation at each level. The pyramid consists of three levels, each representing a different type of testing as follows,</p>



<ul><li>Unit Tests</li><li>Integration Tests</li><li>End-to-End Tests</li></ul><br>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://images.storychief.com/account_36412/image_c16ec456872814f4201ea32d8adda958_2000.png" alt="Test Automation Pyramid" /></figure></div>



<p><p style="padding-top:30px"><strong>Unit testing:</strong> Here, testing is done on individual units or software modules. Each unit is tested separately to ensure that it behaves as intended and meets its requirements.<strong>Integration testing:</strong> It helps verify that different modules of a software application are working as intended when they are integrated together.<strong>End-to-End testing:</strong> It involves evaluating the entire software application, from start to finish, to ensure that all components work together as expected and meet the requirements and business objectives. Also, it enables quick feedback cycles and helps developers fix bugs in a short time. It helps save time, reduce costs, and improve the overall quality of an application.</p></p>



<h3 id="h-test-coverage-and-code-coverage"><span id="Test_Coverage_and_Code_Coverage">Test Coverage and Code Coverage</span></h3>



<p>Both test coverage and code coverage are two related but distinct concepts in software testing. Test coverage refers to the maximum extent to which an application has been tested.</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:30px">Test coverage is calculated as follows,</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://images.storychief.com/account_36412/image_e6a57381fb6b6df9baffdeabb9564c59_2000.png" alt="Test coverage" /></figure></div>



<p><p style="padding-top:30px">For example, if you have 2000 lines of code, your test cases should be able to test the entire codebase. If only 1000 lines of code are tested out of 2000, the test coverage is 50%. Aim for 100% test coverage which means that your entire application functionality is tested to ensure a high-quality product.Code coverage specifically refers to the percentage of the code that has been covered by tests. Simply put, code coverage tells how much code is tested, and test coverage tells if your tests cover the application&#8217;s functionality or not.</p></p>



<p>Code coverage is calculated as follows,</p>



<p><strong><em>Code Coverage Percentage = (Number of lines of code executed)/(Total Number of lines of code in an application) * 100</em></strong></p>



<p>If the entire piece of code is tested, then you may consider that the code coverage is 100%. Good code coverage is considered a good metric for testing.</p>



<h3 id="h-test-suites-and-test-cases"><span id="Test_Suites_and_Test_Cases">Test Suites and Test Cases</span></h3>



<p>Test Suites and Test cases are interrelated terms. A test suite can be defined as a collection of test cases designed to test a specific functionality of the software. They are typically created and managed by testers.A test case is a set of instructions that defines the steps to be taken and the expected results for testing specific software functionality. Simply put, test cases are individual tests.</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:30px">When you automate your test cases, Testsigma &#8211; a no-code test automation tool also supports the addition, updation, and deletion of test cases and test suites. It is very easy to <a href="https://testsigma.com/docs/test-cases/manage/add-edit-delete/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">create test cases</a> using its NLP approach. It also lets you easily manage and run automated test cases on the cloud.</p></p>



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<br><h2 id="h-summary"><span id="Summary">Summary</span></h2>



<p>Test design is a vital aspect of software testing that cannot be overlooked. A well-designed test strategy can provide valuable insights into the quality of software, helping testers identify issues before they become major problems. Thus, it helps businesses save a lot of time, effort, resources, and cost in the long run.</p>



<p>Testing is not just about finding bugs but also about ensuring that the software meets the user&#8217;s needs and expectations. By following a structured test design approach, businesses can achieve both of these goals.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions">Frequently Asked Questions</span></h2>



<h3 id="h-what-is-test-design-in-qa"><span id="What_is_test_design_in_QA">What is test design in QA?</span></h3>



<p>Test design is a stage of the software testing process where testers create test scenarios and develop test cases and test scripts.</p>



<h3 id="h-what-are-the-steps-in-test-design"><span id="What_are_the_steps_in_test_design">What are the steps in test design?</span></h3>



<p>Test designing involves writing and developing test cases. Testers will also have to do the following,<strong></strong></p>



<ul><li>Identify the test objectives</li><li>Identify the test scenarios</li><li>Specify the test data and expected results</li><li>Create the test cases</li><li>Decide on the test schedule</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-what-is-an-example-of-a-test-design"><span id="What_is_an_example_of_a_test_design">What is an example of a test design?</span></h3>



<p>Test design can be created using various test design techniques, such as equivalence classes, state transition, boundary value analysis, error guessing, etc.</p>



<p>Let&#8217;s consider your website has an input field that accepts values only from 1 to 10. The test condition for the above scenario would be,</p>



<ul><li>&lt;1 &#8211; Invalid</li><li>1 &#8211; 10 &#8211; Valid</li><li>&gt;10 &#8211; Invalid</li><li>Any three-digit number (Example &#8211; 100) &#8211; Invalid</li></ul>



<p><p style="padding-top:30px">The below image will help you understand better,</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://images.storychief.com/account_36412/image_4ad5fbabeaa76cbe74bd1da33d2f2451_2000.png" alt="What is an example of a test design" /></figure></div>



<p><p style="padding-bottom:30px">The values -1, 0, 2, 12, and 100 should be okay to test the above scenario. Here, both Equivalence classes and Boundary Value Analysis is used.</p></p>


Test Design in Software Testing - A Comprehensive Guide

Test Design in Software Testing – A Comprehensive Guide


<p>When a software is in the testing phase, different types of testing techniques and methodologies are followed on different layers. Two such types of testing are functional testing and integration testing. Both play a significant role in ensuring the quality of the product and delivering a top-notch product. In this article, we will discuss functional and integration testing &#8211; when to perform them, the benefits of executing these tests, and then the key differences between them.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Difference_Between_Functional_and_Integration_Testing_8211_Overview"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> Difference Between Functional and Integration Testing &#8211; Overview</a></li><li><a href="#Functional_Testing_vs_Integration_Testing_8211_Detailed_Comparison"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Functional Testing vs Integration Testing &#8211; Detailed Comparison </a><ul><li><a href="#Purpose"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.1</span> Purpose</a></li><li><a href="#Workflow_Comparison"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.2</span> Workflow Comparison</a></li><li><a href="#Use_Case_Comparison"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.3</span> Use Case Comparison</a></li><li><a href="#Challenges"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.4</span> Challenges </a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Functional_Testing_Vs_Integration_Testing_Core_Differences"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Functional Testing Vs Integration Testing – Core Differences </a></li><li><a href="#Functional_Testing_and_Integration_Testing_8211_When_to_Automate"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Functional Testing and Integration Testing &#8211; When to Automate?</a></li><li><a href="#Wrapping_Up"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Wrapping Up</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#Is_functional_testing_manual_or_automation"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.1</span> Is functional testing manual or automation? </a></li><li><a href="#Is_integration_testing_the_same_as_UAT"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">6.2</span> Is integration testing the same as UAT? </a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-difference-between-functional-and-integration-testing-overview"><span id="Difference_Between_Functional_and_Integration_Testing_8211_Overview"><strong>Difference Between Functional and Integration Testing &#8211; Overview</strong></span></h2>



<p><strong>Functional testing</strong> helps verify that the software works as expected and meets user’s expectations. It is a type of black-box testing that involves testing various aspects of the application, such as user interfaces, APIs, databases, and other system components, to validate that they are working as expected. It doesn&#8217;t involve looking into the internal working of software functions &#8211; just observing output on the appropriate input.</p>



<p><strong>Read all about <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/functional-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Functional Testing</a></strong></p>



<p><strong>Integration testing</strong> is when two or more components are integrated and tested as a whole. It ensures that smaller components are working correctly together after integration and provides an error-free user interface for the end users. It helps to improve the performance and scalability of the software and increase the overall software quality.</p>



<p><strong>Read all about <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/integration-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Integration Testing</a></strong></p>



<h2 id="functional-testing-vs-integration-testing-purpose"><span id="Functional_Testing_vs_Integration_Testing_8211_Detailed_Comparison"><strong>Functional Testing vs Integration Testing &#8211; Detailed Comparison </strong></span></h2>



<h3 id="functional-testing-vs-integration-testing-purpose"><span id="Purpose"><strong>Purpose</strong></span></h3>



<p id="purpose-of-functional-testing"><strong>Purpose of Functional Testing</strong></p>



<p>Functional testing helps verify that the software meets the functional requirements. It ensures that the software behaves as expected and aligns with the business requirements.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It checks everything like the end-to-end workflows, functionality of the application, APIs, database, client-server communication, security, etc. Every functionality is tested with different inputs, and the test result will be compared with the expected output.</p>



<p id="purpose-of-integration-testing"><strong>Purpose of Integration Testing</strong></p>



<p>Integration testing helps test the interactions between different software modules after they have been individually tested.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main aim of integration testing is to ensure that the integrated components work together as intended and to identify any issues that might arise due to their interactions. Typically, integration is done after unit testing.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="workflow-comparison"><span id="Workflow_Comparison"><strong>Workflow Comparison</strong></span></h3>



<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the workflow difference between the integration test vs functional test,</p>



<p id="functional-testing-workflow"><strong>Functional Testing Workflow</strong></p>



<ul><li>Understand the software requirements and functional specifications provided by the development team or stakeholders.</li><li>Create test cases that cover different functional aspects of the application and test scenarios.</li><li>Now, create a document for the traceability matrix after designing the test cases.</li><li>Create test data and start executing test cases.</li><li>Once the test is complete, compare the actual result with the expected result to validate if the product works as it is intended to be.</li></ul>



<p id="integration-testing-workflow"><strong>Integration Testing Workflow</strong></p>



<ul><li>Understand the requirements and specifications provided by the developers.</li><li>First, divide the application into smaller modules and understand each module&#8217;s functionality.&nbsp;</li><li>Next, find where you start and finish in each part and create a test plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Choose the best integration testing approach based on the app&#8217;s needs and identify test conditions.</li><li>Then, start to design test cases to perform integration testing and analyze the results.</li></ul>



<h3 id="use-case-comparison"><span id="Use_Case_Comparison"><strong>Use Case Comparison</strong></span></h3>



<p>Functional testing and integration testing are both critical aspects of the software testing process, but they serve different purposes and focus on different aspects of a software application. Let&#8217;s consider different use cases to understand this,</p>



<p id="functional-testing-use-case"><strong>Functional Testing Use Case</strong></p>



<p>Use Case: Consider you are <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/ecommerce-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testing an e-commerce application</a>&#8216;s shopping cart functionality.</p>



<ul><li><strong>User Scenario:</strong> Add to Cart Functionality</li><li><strong>Test Description:</strong> Test the cart&#8217;s functionality. That is, when a user adds a product to the cart, the cart should be updated with the correct name, price, and quantity of the product.</li><li><strong>Expected Result:</strong> The application should accurately update the cart and show the correct product details.</li></ul>



<p id="integration-testing-use-case"><strong>Integration Testing Use Case</strong></p>



<p>Use Case: Consider an e-commerce website where users can browse products, add them to their cart, and proceed to checkout. The website is made up of several components: a product catalog, a shopping cart, a user authentication system, and a payment gateway.</p>



<ul><li><strong>User Scenario:</strong> Test the interactions between these components to ensure they work as expected.</li><li><strong>Integration Test:</strong> Test the cart module, checkout module, etc. That is, adding multiple products to the cart and verifying the cart&#8217;s accuracy. Next, add a product to the cart, log out, and then log in again to ensure the cart items are retained. Then, add products to the cart, proceed to checkout, and verify that the payment gateway works correctly.</li><li><strong>Expected Outcome:</strong> The user should be able to browse products, add items to the cart, login, proceed to checkout, and complete the payment.</li></ul>



<h3 id="challenges"><span id="Challenges"><strong>Challenges </strong></span></h3>



<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the challenges between integration testing vs functional testing,</p>



<p id="challenges-of-functional-testing"><strong>Challenges of Functional Testing</strong></p>



<ul><li>Designing comprehensive and effective test cases for all possible functional scenarios can be complex and time-consuming.&nbsp;</li><li>Functional testing can become complex when requirements change frequently, requiring constant updates to test cases and test data.</li><li>Functional changes or bug fixes in one area of the software can unintentionally impact other areas. Ensuring that new functional additions don&#8217;t break existing functionality requires robust regression testing. Get here the Comparison between <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/regression-testing-vs-integration-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Regression Testing vs Integration Testing</a></li><li>Defining clear test requirements for every change is difficult due to the detailed and measurable information they contain.</li><li>Keeping a simple report to decide whether something works or not with functional tests might not work well. This is because reports are divided based on features and defects.</li><li>It takes a long time to fix recurring issues and to set up the test environment.</li><li>Creating test metrics to analyze and improve applications is challenging due to software complexities and varying test requirements.</li></ul>



<p id="challenges-of-integration-testing"><strong>Challenges of Integration Testing</strong></p>



<ul><li>When you replace mock data with real modules, you might find new bugs.</li><li>It is time-consuming and needs good coding skills to create integration tests because programs and data required for testing are mocked.&nbsp;</li><li>It is difficult to understand the logic because the software code is written by multiple teams separately.</li><li>It is difficult to understand the code because it is written by different teams separately.</li><li>Testing integrated parts of the software is complicated because various things like the database, platform, and software environment affect the tests.</li><li>Choosing the right testing approach can become harder when you have multiple options to consider.</li><li>Integration testing gets even more complex when external features, tools, and libraries from different companies with their own dependencies are involved.</li></ul>



<h2 id="functional-testing-vs-integration-testing-core-differences"><span id="Functional_Testing_Vs_Integration_Testing_Core_Differences"><strong>Functional Testing Vs Integration Testing – Core Differences </strong></span></h2>



<p>The table below depicts the integration test vs functional test core differences,</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Functional Testing</strong></td><td><strong>Integration Testing</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Helps verify that the software is functioning as expected and meets the user&#8217;s requirements</td><td>Helps test how different software modules interact with each other</td></tr><tr><td>Executed by testers</td><td>Executed by testers and developers</td></tr><tr><td>Helps identify issues that might interrupt the application&#8217;s working</td><td>Helps identify issues that might occur while integrating different components</td></tr><tr><td>It is performed before integration testing</td><td>It is performed after unit testing and functional and before system testing</td></tr><tr><td>It is quite complex when compared to integration testing, as the entire application is tested.</td><td>It is less complex as we test the modules.</td></tr><tr><td>It uses the black-box technique.</td><td>It uses the gray box testing technique (both white box and black box testing)</td></tr><tr><td>Tools used &#8211; Testsigma, Selenium, Katalon, Tricentis, etc.</td><td>Tools used &#8211; Testsigma, Selenium, JUnit</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="h-functional-testing-and-integration-testing-when-to-automate"><span id="Functional_Testing_and_Integration_Testing_8211_When_to_Automate"><strong>Functional Testing and Integration Testing</strong> &#8211; <strong>When to Automate?</strong></span></h2>



<p>You should automate the functional and integration testing if you repeatedly execute the same functional and integration tests, and you see an ROI on automating them. <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automated testing</a>, when planned and executed well, reduces the total time and effort required to perform testing, thus accelerating the time to market, and also provides an ROI.</p>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a> is a powerful test automation tool that lets you automate web, mobile, and desktop applications in the same place. It is an AI-driven platform that lets you create test cases in plain English, which makes the testing 10x faster.</p>



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<p>The following are some of the top benefits offered by Testsigma,</p>



<ul><li>It is a no-code test automation tool that lets you author simple and complex tests in simple English</li><li>It is very simple and easy to use</li><li>Also comes with a record and play feature to record user actions and later automate them as test cases on the cloud.</li><li><a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automate cross-browser testing</a> across 3000+ real devices and 1000+ browser/OS combos.</li><li>A no-code test automation tool that does not require coding to write test scripts</li><li>Automate your web, mobile, desktop, and API tests in one place</li><li>Easy test maintenance on the cloud</li><li>No need to download any tools or frameworks</li><li>Supports parallel test execution</li></ul>



<p>Testsigma is also available as an open source and free version.Start automating your functional and integration tests with Testsigma Open Source</p>



<h2 id="h-wrapping-up"><span id="Wrapping_Up"><strong>Wrapping Up</strong></span></h2>



<p>Functional testing and integration testing are closely related to each other, but they are not the same. We hope that this article helped you understand them and their differences better.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></span></h2>



<h3 id="h-is-functional-testing-manual-or-automation"><span id="Is_functional_testing_manual_or_automation">Is functional testing manual or automation? <strong></strong></span></h3>



<p>Functional testing can be both manual and automated. Manual functional testing involves human testers executing test cases manually to verify the software&#8217;s functionality. On the other hand, <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/automated-functional-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automated functional testing</a> involves using automation testing tools to execute test cases and compare actual results with expected results. Automated functional testing is typically faster, more efficient, and repeatable than manual testing.</p>



<h3 id="h-is-integration-testing-the-same-as-uat"><span id="Is_integration_testing_the_same_as_UAT">Is integration testing the same as UAT? <strong></strong></span></h3>



<p>No, integration testing is not the same as user acceptance testing (UAT). They both serve different purposes in the <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/sdlc/#:~:text=The%20software%20development%20lifecycle%20(SDLC,expectations%20during%20production%20and%20beyond." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SDLC</a>. Integration testing is focused on verifying the interactions between different modules of the application, while UAT is focused on validating the software from the perspective of end-users.</p>





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<p>Selenium is one of the leading automation platforms in web application testing. Using Selenium, you can automate your testing process efficiently and deliver a bug-free product quickly. This article will guide you in building and executing Selenium projects in Java. According to <a href="https://www.selenium.dev/blog/2021/selenium-survey-results/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, 67% of Selenium users prefer Java for writing test scripts. Before you learn to build Selenium projects, let&#8217;s get to know the basics of Selenium and why it is popular among developers.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Insights_Into_The_Open_Source_Selenium_Project"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> Insights Into The Open Source Selenium Project</a></li><li><a href="#Why_Are_Selenium_Project_Ideas_Popular"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Why Are Selenium Project Ideas Popular?</a></li><li><a href="#How_to_Build_a_Selenium_Project"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> How to Build a Selenium Project</a></li><li><a href="#H"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> H</a></li><li><a href="#How_To_Create_A_Selenium_Project_With_Eclipse_IDE"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> How To Create A Selenium Project With Eclipse IDE?</a></li><li><a href="#Sample_Selenium_Project_using_Java"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Sample Selenium Project using Java</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Conclusion</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#How_to_Write_Test_Scripts_in_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.1</span> How to Write Test Scripts in Selenium?</a></li><li><a href="#Which_Language_is_Best_for_Selenium"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.2</span> Which Language is Best for Selenium?</a></li><li><a href="#Is_Selenium_Testing_Easy"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.3</span> Is Selenium Testing Easy?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="insights-into-the-open-source-selenium-project"><span id="Insights_Into_The_Open_Source_Selenium_Project"><strong>Insights Into The Open Source Selenium Project</strong></span></h2>



<p>Selenium is one of the top open-source test automation frameworks that has been in the automation space for a very long time. It can be used to automate web testing across different browsers and platforms.</p>



<p>The latest version is Selenium 4 (4.20.1 as of April 26, 2024). The market share of Selenium is 28.19% in the software testing space.</p>



<p>Selenium is still widely used by many companies (approximately 68,253 companies)</p>



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<p><a href="https://enlyft.com/tech/products/selenium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Credits</a></p>



<h2 id="why-are-selenium-project-ideas-popular"><span id="Why_Are_Selenium_Project_Ideas_Popular"><strong>Why Are Selenium Project Ideas Popular?</strong></span></h2>



<p>Selenium has been one of the most widely used open-source testing frameworks by web developers and testers since its launch in 2004. It supports diverse programming languages like Java, C#, Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript, giving testers more flexibility in creating test scripts, which is the key reason for the success of Selenium projects.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Selenium is also compatible with various top browsers and platforms. This compatibility allows students to build full-stack and MERN stack projects, which is also a main reason behind Selenium&#8217;s success. It is used by top global companies like Facebook, Amazon, etc.</p>



<h2 id="h-how-to-build-a-selenium-project"><span id="How_to_Build_a_Selenium_Project"><strong>How to Build a Selenium Project</strong></span></h2>



<p>You can build Selenium projects in multiple ways. For example, you can build and configure Selenium Projects using Java, Maven, and more. Here, we will see how to build a Selenium project using <strong>Java</strong>. You need to download the following software to build and configure Selenium projects:</p>



<ul><li><strong>Java</strong>: Install Java or JDK as we use Java to build a Selenium project.</li><li><strong>Eclipse</strong>: You have to <a href="https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">install Eclipse IDE</a> (Integrated Development Environment). It helps write, run and maintain tests or projects.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Note &#8211;</strong> You can also use some other IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or NetBeans.</p>



<h2 id="h-h"><span id="H"><strong>H</strong></span></h2>



<h2 id="how-to-create-a-selenium-project-with-eclipse-ide"><span id="How_To_Create_A_Selenium_Project_With_Eclipse_IDE"><strong>How To Create A Selenium Project With Eclipse IDE?</strong></span></h2>



<p>You can avoid all this complexity and simplify the test automation process using low-code testing tools like Testsigma. Unlike Selenium, which requires you to create test scripts using programming languages, Testsigma simplifies automated testing using NLPs, Recorder, or Data-driven testing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You can create tests similar to Natural Language, making it a very user-friendly and powerful tool for testers, developers, and stakeholders. Take a quick look at the detailed comparison between <a href="https://testsigma.com/comparison-automated-testing-tools-selenium-testsigma">Selenium vs Testsigma</a>.</p>



<p>The most simple way to build a Selenium project is by using Java. To do this, first, you must manually download all the required Selenium jars and the <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-automation-frameworks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testing frameworks</a>. </p>



<p><strong>Note &#8211;</strong> We are using Eclipse to execute Selenium test scripts in this example.</p>



<p><strong>Steps to Build and Configure a Selenium Project</strong></p>



<p><strong>Step 1</strong> &#8211; Click on the <strong>File</strong> menu from the navigation. Select <strong>New</strong>, then click on <strong>Java Project</strong>. (File -&gt; New -&gt; Java Project)</p>



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<p>If you&#8217;re using an old version of Eclipse, and if you don&#8217;t find Java Project under New, follow these steps,</p>



<ul><li>Select <strong>New</strong> and click on <strong>Project.</strong></li><li>Now, select <strong>Java Project</strong> and click Next.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Step 2 </strong>&#8211; Enter the Project Name <strong>building-selenium-project-Testsigma </strong>and click Finish.</p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px">The Java project <strong>building-selenium-project-Testsigma</strong> is successfully created in the package explorer of Eclipse.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 3</strong> &#8211; Now, you need to manually install the necessary Selenium jars and a unit testing framework like TestNG jars. To download these, go to the <a href="https://www.selenium.dev/downloads/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selenium downloads page</a> and check on the latest versions.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 4 </strong>&#8211; Let&#8217;s install the TestNG jars now.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 5</strong> &#8211; After you download Selenium server standalone jar, you should add it to the Selenium project. To do so, right-click on the Java Project created, then hover your mouse on <strong>Build Path</strong> and click on <strong>Configure Build Path</strong>.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 6</strong> &#8211; Now, select <strong>Add External JARS&#8230;</strong> option to add the downloaded jar file to the Selenium projects.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 7</strong> &#8211; Select the jar selenium-server-standalone and TestNG and click Open.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px"><strong>Note &#8211; </strong>This Jar file will help start the Selenium Server.</p></p>



<p><p style="padding-top: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 8</strong> &#8211; Verify if the jar files are added to the Build Path and click on Apply and Close.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Note &#8211;</strong> Check if the downloaded jar files are under Referenced Libraries </p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 9</strong>&nbsp;– Now, right-click on the src and create a package&nbsp;<strong>building-selenium</strong>.</p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px">As you can see, the <strong>building-selenium</strong> is created<strong>.</strong></p></p>



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<p><p style="padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px"><strong>Step 10</strong> &#8211; Next, right-click on the package created. Select <strong>New</strong>, then <strong>Class</strong>, to create a Java Class. Now, enter the Java Class name and click Finish.</p></p>



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<p>This will create a <strong>BuildingSeleniumProject.java</strong> file, where you can type your test script.Now that we have configured Selenium, let&#8217;s write a sample test case in Java.</p>



<h2 id="h-sample-selenium-project-using-java"><span id="Sample_Selenium_Project_using_Java"><strong>Sample Selenium Project using Java</strong></span></h2>



<p>The following is a sample Selenium project created using Java in Eclipse,</p>




package building_selenium;
import org.openqa.selenium.By;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;
public class BuildingSeleniumProject {
	
	 public static void main(String[] args) {
	
	 // declaration and instantiation of objects/variables
	 System.setProperty(&#8220;webdriver.chrome.driver&#8221;, &#8220;C:\\Users\\Yamini\\Downloads\\chromedriver.exe&#8221;);
	 WebDriver driver=new ChromeDriver();
	
	 // Launch website
	 driver.navigate().to(&#8220;http://www.google.com/&#8221;);
	
	 // Click on the search text box and send value
	 driver.findElement(By.name(&#8220;q&#8221;)).sendKeys(&#8220;Testsigma tool&#8221;);
	
	 // Click on the search button
	 driver.findElement(By.name(&#8220;btnK&#8221;)).submit();
	}
}




<p><strong>Code Explanation</strong></p>



<p>This program, on successful execution, will open Google search, type the search text used in the search bar, and display the result page.</p>



<p><strong>Output</strong></p>



<p>When executed, the above code will open Google on the Chrome browser, automatically type the text &#8220;Testsigma tool&#8221; in the search bar and then display the top search results catering to the search.</p>



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<p>The above step-by-step process will help you to build and configure Selenium projects in Eclipse using Java. However, this will require testers to have coding knowledge as they will have to write test scripts using any programming language supported by Selenium. </p>



<p>Selenium supports automation testing only for web applications. But if you&#8217;re looking to perform web, mobile app or API testing without needing to program test cases, try out <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a>. </p>



<p>Testsigma is a cloud-automation testing platform that lets you write tests using simple English. It is a low-code automation platform that does not require much coding knowledge. So, it can be used by anyone on your team. It is a cloud-based tool, so you don&#8217;t have to install anything to use the software.</p>



<h2 id="h-conclusion"><span id="Conclusion"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h2>



<p>Building and executing a Selenium project may be a bit complicated, but I hope the above step-by-step instructions will help you build your Selenium projects in no time. </p>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/automated-test-scripts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automating test scripts</a> using Selenium for your web application makes testing easy. This helps the developers to identify bugs and solve them quickly. However, if you are looking to test web apps, mobile apps or API without writing a single line of code, you should prefer our <a href="https://testsigma.com/signup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud automation platform &#8211; Testsigma</a>.</p>



<h2 id="h-frequently-asked-questions"><span id="Frequently_Asked_Questions"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></span></h2>



<h3 id="h-how-to-write-test-scripts-in-selenium"><span id="How_to_Write_Test_Scripts_in_Selenium">How to Write Test Scripts in Selenium?</span></h3>



<p>Before you start writing test scripts in Selenium, you need to download the necessary components such as Java, IDE, Drivers, Selenium Jars, and, TestNG required to build the test environment. Once you download and complete the setup process, you can then easily write test scripts in Selenium.</p>



<h3 id="h-which-language-is-best-for-selenium"><span id="Which_Language_is_Best_for_Selenium">Which Language is Best for Selenium?</span></h3>



<p>Java is one of the top programming languages used by testers worldwide. But you can also use other languages like C#, Ruby, JavaScript, and Python. Also, there are a few factors you need to consider when you try to learn a language, like the project requirements and the client&#8217;s preference.</p>



<h3 id="h-is-selenium-testing-easy"><span id="Is_Selenium_Testing_Easy">Is Selenium Testing Easy?</span></h3>



<p>Automating testing using Selenium is quite easy, but you need to have prior knowledge of programming languages like Java, Ruby, and Python to write, run, and execute test scripts.</p>


An Easy Way to Build and Execute Selenium Projects