Traditional Software Testing
Traditional software testing is a systematic approach to evaluating software quality by executing programs to identify defects, ensure functionality meets requirements, and verify performance under expected conditions. It typically follows structured phases like unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing, often relying on manual or scripted test cases. This methodology emphasizes pre-defined test plans, documentation, and sequential execution before software release.
Developers should learn traditional software testing to ensure software reliability, compliance with specifications, and early bug detection in projects with stable requirements, such as enterprise systems or safety-critical applications. It is particularly useful when regulatory standards (e.g., in healthcare or finance) mandate thorough documentation and traceability, or when teams lack resources for more automated approaches.