{"id":14173,"date":"2024-02-23T08:31:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/?post_type=knowledge&p=14173"},"modified":"2024-05-30T10:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T03:41:13","slug":"testing-and-debugging-the-important-difference","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/en\/knowledge\/testing-and-debugging-the-important-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing and Debugging: The Important Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nowadays, any software technology company pursues the goal of providing the best service to customers by developing Web App and Mobile App<\/a>. In the software development process, Testing and Debugging are two important phases in the process of creating a high-quality application.<\/p>\n

In this article, you will learn about Testing and Debugging in detail, along with some other useful support tools.<\/p>\n

1. What is testing? What steps does the Testing process include?<\/b><\/h2>\n
\"What

The testing process is an indispensable part of the software development process. Source: anhtester.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Testing is a process that helps developers detect possible problems before the application goes live. The Testing process can be performed using automated or manual methods.<\/p>\n

The Testing process includes 8 main steps:<\/p>\n

Understand requirements:<\/b> Testers need to clearly understand the requirements before testing.<\/p>\n

Test planning:<\/b> Developers need to create a test plan to determine appropriate testing goals, resources, and methods.<\/p>\n

Test Case Deployment: <\/b>The developer builds test cases based on pre-existing requirements and plans.<\/p>\n

Review the Testing Plan: <\/b>Testers need to review the scope outline, objectives, and testing methods. In addition, Testers also need to consider the testing environment, test products, and expected results.<\/p>\n

Set up a testing environment: <\/b>Testers need to build a testing environment with hardware, software, and other necessary components.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conduct testing:<\/b> Carry out the testing process, record results, and detect errors.<\/p>\n

Error tracking: <\/b>During testing, it is necessary to detect and track errors as well as find ways to fix them.<\/p>\n

End of testing:<\/b> Evaluate the testing process, record the results, and end the process.<\/p>\n

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2. What is debugging? Debugging process.<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Debugging helps programmers resolve errors and improve software quality. Source: sjinnovation.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Debugging is the process of detecting errors, determining their cause, and correcting them. Debugging is quite complicated and requires tools to help with debugging, contributing to creating high-quality software products.<\/p>\n

The Debugging process includes 6 steps, specifically as follows:<\/p>\n

Error detection: <\/b>First, the programmer will try to find the error by looking for clues, reviewing the code, and looking at the output.<\/p>\n

Error reproduction: <\/b>After detecting an error, you can reproduce the error to find the causes of the error.<\/p>\n

Isolate the cause:<\/b> After reproducing the error, the developer needs to isolate the cause of the error.<\/p>\n

Fixing errors:<\/b> Once the cause of the error has been identified, the developer can fix the error using many methods such as correcting the necessary code and data.<\/p>\n

Test the corrected application: <\/b>To ensure the application works properly after fixing the error, the developer needs to test it again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Save the fix:<\/b> Developers need to record the changes they make for future debugging.<\/p>\n

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3. Distinguish between Testing and Debugging<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Combining Testing and Debugging helps build good-quality applications. Source: testingigma.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Testing and Debugging are two necessary steps to ensure software quality. The table below shows some of the core differences between Testing and Debugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nTesting<\/b><\/td>\nDebugging<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target<\/b><\/td>\nIdentify application errors<\/span><\/td>\nFix application programming errors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge requirements<\/b><\/td>\nMost tests do not require knowledge of source code<\/span><\/td>\nDebugging requires an in-depth understanding of the source code<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Implementer<\/b><\/td>\nMade by tester<\/span><\/td>\nConducted by software developer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Form<\/b><\/td>\nTesting can be done manually or automatically<\/span><\/td>\nDebugging is done manually<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Implementation time<\/b><\/td>\nTesting is done after the developer writes the code<\/span><\/td>\nDebugging is carried out after testing fails<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Tools to support Testing and Debugging<\/b><\/h2>\n

4.1. Testing support tools<\/b><\/h3>\n

4.1.1. Kobiton<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

Kobiton is a tool to help build, test, deploy, and publish mobile apps, web apps, and IoT devices. Testers can automate testing using an AI-driven script-free solution.<\/p>\n

Kobiton is suitable for multiple devices and easily replays manual testing sessions on multiple devices to get instant feedback on their apps.<\/p>\n

Not only that, the tool also provides powerful APIs and built-in test automation tools that allow users to perform automation testing with ease.<\/p>\n

Advantage:<\/em><\/p>\n