Software Testing

This course prepares students to explain software quality concepts and quality assurance processes, design test cases with black-box and white-box testing techniques, and apply automated testing at various testing levels in the software development life cycle. Study materials: Foundations of Programming Languages (FPL), Software Engineering (SE), Software Development Fundamentals (SDF).

Topics

1. Software quality concepts and quality assurance
2. Test processes and planning
3. Black-box testing techniques
4. White-box testing techniques
5. Testing levels: unit, integration, system and acceptance
6. Automated testing
7. Defect reporting and test metrics

Each course outcome derives from one programme outcome.

1. CPMK-RPLSI-02

   Students are able to evaluate system governance and seize opportunities to create sustainable business models and technology innovations.

   CPLP01
2. CPMK-RPLSI-01

   Students are able to design, develop and validate cloud-based and domain-specific intelligent information system solutions, with a focus on scalability and security.

   CPLP01

CPL05

Analyse and apply software engineering concepts to develop intelligent systems professionally.

CPLP01

Develop and manage cloud-based intelligent information system solutions, assure security and quality through professional governance, and show entrepreneurship and innovation in technology.