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The software testing lifecycle (STLC)

STLC phases from analysis to closure.

The STLC phase by phase

The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) describes the ordered phases of the testing activity. It is not the same as the SDLC: the STLC focuses exclusively on testing and lives within the SDLC.

  1. Test requirements analysis: what will be tested.
  2. Test planning: strategy, resources, scope.
  3. Test case design: techniques and concrete cases.
  4. Test environment and data setup.
  5. Test execution and result logging.
  6. Closure: metrics, report and lessons learned.

Each phase has entry and exit criteria: conditions that must be met to start or to consider the phase complete.

QuestionToca para voltear

What is the difference between SDLC and STLC?

In the STLC, which phase produces the metrics, final report and lessons learned?

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