Software Testing Techniques: A Review Paper

Rucha P Patil

Abstract: Software testing is an essential activity for ensuring software quality, reliability, security, and performance throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. This review paper presents an overview of major software testing techniques, including Black Box, White Box, and Gray Box testing, together with functional and non-functional testing approaches. It also discusses software testing process models, test automation, current challenges, and emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence and continuous testing. The review highlights the strengths and limitations of different testing techniques and emphasizes that integrating multiple testing approaches provides more comprehensive defect detection and improved software quality assurance.

Keywords: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, Gray Box Testing, Test Automation, Software Engineering, Agile Testing, DevOps Testing, Continuous Testing