Introduction to Software Development and Testing
Start your journey into software development and testing by learning what it's all about
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Introduction
- State what this course will cover
- Recognise the benefits of taking this course for those that are new to testing and quality
- Know how to get the most out of this course
What Is Software Development?
- Define what software development is
- Identify different technology stacks and domains that a team might deliver
How Does a Team Make Software?
- Illustrate common Software Development life cycles
- Define what a Software Development life cycle is
- Summarise common activities that take place within software development life cycles
Who Works in a Software Development Team?
- List the common roles that can be found in a software development team
- Research activities and skills for each common role
What Is Software Testing and Why Do We Need It?
- List reasons why we do software testing
- Critique misconceptions about testing
- Explore different definitions of software testing
What Makes a Good Tester?
- Identify and explore the traits of a software tester
- Research different subjects, knowledge and skills that a tester requires
Let’s Begin Your Journey Into Testing
- Know how MoT can help you learn more about testing and support you throughout your career
- Identify essential testing activities and skills you want to learn
- Choose how you are going to continue their software testing learning journey
Welcome to the Introduction to Software Development and Testing course.
Starting out in software testing can be challenging; not only do you need to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be a tester but you also need to understand how this fits into the wider context of software development. There are many processes, activities and roles to get to grips with and that’s what this course will help you with.
This course gives you an introduction to both software development and testing and it aims to provide meaning and context to industry-specific terms that can act as a barrier to those just getting started. Throughout the course, you'll gain a grounding in the purpose of software testing and the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed as a tester. This course offers you a solid starting point for your learning journey into testing.
This course is designed for new starters in testing which means no prerequisite skills or knowledge is required.
