Non-Functional Testing

WHAT IS NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTING?

A software testing method to check the readiness of a system by verifying its attributes such as performance, usability, memory leaks, or robustness is known as non-functional testing. These attributes are not checked during a functional test. A simple example of such a test is to evaluate the number of people who can simultaneously log into the system.

The non-functional test at KRCMIC uses a well-organized method to pinpoint and develop suitable test cases and determine dates for executing the tests.

ADVANTAGES:

Non-functional testing has the below-mentioned advantages:

  • Confirms the loading capability to support any number of users simultaneously.
  • Test cases are never changed. No resources are needed to generate test cases again.
  • Offers more security. Security is a basic feature of the system that protects against potential cyber-attacks.
  • Boosts system’s performance.
  • Consume more time in comparison to other testing processes.

“Non-functional testing has as much importance as functional testing and plays a big role for user satisfaction with the software application.”

KRCMIC’s NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTING SERVICES

Our software testing laboratory is accredited which provides important non-functional testing services throughout changing verticals. The tests are taken on multiple platforms such as the desktop, cloud, mobile,  and web. The smart testing method at KRCMIC is organized and based on well-proven business standards. Our non-functional testing of the software applications includes the following tests:

PERFORMANCE TESTING

Based on the expected workload, this particular test examines the speed, resource usage, reliability, response time, and scalability of a software application. Performance testing is not done to detect functional issues but to remove performance blockages in the software or system. Following are the parameters that are checked during a performance test:

  • Scalability: Calculates the highest load a software application can handle.
  • Speed: Find out the response time of the system.
  • Stability: Under the multiple loads, the application’s stability is checked.

In performance testing, two systems are compared to find out the better performing system. It also identifies the part of the system or load that is the source of this poor performance.

LOAD TESTING

A load test is used to examine the behavior of the system or software application, under the influence of a preset load. In this type of performance test, the system is inspected against real-time normal and peak load conditions to check its response.

The result of the test shows the number of simultaneous users the system can handle. Also, the information on the parameters such as network capacity, hardware, etc. is shared that determines the scale of the application to increase the number of users.

STRESS TESTING

Stress testing is examining the system under stress i.e., exceeding its normal operational capacity up to the breaking point. In this type of testing, the results determine the stability of the system. Stress testing is more focused on the parameters like availability, robustness, and error handling while a heavy load is introduced, rather than the correct response of the system under normal conditions.

The goal of stress testing is to guarantee that the system does not function poorly or shut down in case of insufficient computational resources (e.g., disk space).

USABILITY TESTING

In usability testing, the application is used by representative users, and the service is evaluated by measuring the ease-to-use and user-friendliness of the software system. A set of decided target end-users perform certain simple activities on the application and all the activities are observed and recorded in detail. This is done to detect any usability issues, gather quantitative and qualitative data, and assess the user’s satisfaction with your application.

COMPATIBILITY TESTING

This type of performance testing is done to decide the compatibility and check the successful operation of the software application with multiple databases, operating systems, browsers, hardware, networks, and mobile devices. The factors that can influence the performance of a software application are different versions, internet speed, resolution, configuration, etc. Therefore, it is very important to check the software system with all corresponding components to reduce the chances of failure.

Compatibility testing is the non-functional testing technique that validates the successful processing of the application in different versions, networks, operating systems, and browsers.

WHY NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTING?

It is an important testing term that involves various productive testing techniques to assess and gauge the non-functional characteristics of the system. The main goal is to assess the capability and usefulness of the application under changing and unknown conditions.

This software testing answers different software-related questions in one-go. These questions may be:

  • How quickly can the system recover from any failure, breakdown, or interruption?
  • How quick is the response of the software application?
  • What is the maximum number of users the system can support simultaneously?
  • Is the system compatible with its environment, including peripheral devices, software, and hardware?

If the system has not undergone non-functional testing, one can never be sure regarding the system’s ability to support a mass of users. In the worst-case scenario, the application may crash, get stuck, or slow down. In the case of no non-functionality testing, the system’s security may be compromised, and an unknown unauthorized user can easily have access to the data entered by the application users. Therefore, non-functionality testing is crucial to ensure the security and reliability of the application.

NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT

Following are the non-functional testing requirements:

  • Acceptance criteria
  • User / Technical Stories
  • In Artifact
  1. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

  • Acceptance Criteria means the fulfillment of the set standards or the conditions of satisfaction for the system to be accepted.
  • It is essential to include a non-functional requirement in the acceptance criteria, however, there are times when it is not feasible to evaluate the non-functional requirements with every iteration. To overcome this, the requirements are tested with the corresponding iteration only.
  1. USER / TECHNICAL STORIES

By utilizing user or technical stories, a non-functional requirement can be met. Capturing such requirements as a user story is the same as doing that for any other requirement. The only difference between the two stories is that the user story has visibility and calls for discussion.

  1. IN ARTIFACT

For better understanding the core reasons for the test, a separate artifact is developed for the non-functional requirements. This also gives information about how the test can be performed in iterations.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE KRCMIC FOR NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTING?

Using our flexible Non-functional testing services, we provide full support to our clients in reaching perfection. Our expert testers are always available for challenging tasks and get the best results while following tight schedules.

  • A risk-driven testing methodology is used for the identification of problems at an early stage.
  • Any specific requirement of the client is given priority.
  • Productivity is improved to guarantee better ROI to our clients.
  • Expertise in JIRA and other project management and issue tracking tools is used.

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