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Exploratory Testing: An Overview

by Rashmi N., Suma V.
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 131 - Number 10
Year of Publication: 2015
Authors: Rashmi N., Suma V.
10.5120/ijca2015907422

Rashmi N., Suma V. . Exploratory Testing: An Overview. International Journal of Computer Applications. 131, 10 ( December 2015), 21-27. DOI=10.5120/ijca2015907422

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author = { Rashmi N., Suma V. },
title = { Exploratory Testing: An Overview },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { December 2015 },
volume = { 131 },
number = { 10 },
month = { December },
year = { 2015 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 21-27 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume131/number10/23486-2015907422/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2015907422 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
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Abstract

There exist various approaches in software testing to test software under development. Exploratory Testing is one such important approach where no predefined test cases are used to test the software. It is proven by researchers that exploratory testing is equally effective in detecting defects as the traditional testing where predefined test cases are used to test the software. Hence, this paper brings in deeper insight to gain knowledge of exploratory testing approach. Accordingly, this paper put forth an understanding of the characteristics, benefits, advantages and challenges, techniques, tools and recent advances in exploratory testing. This awareness acts as a travel light for further areas of research and progress in exploratory testing. Further, thus gained understanding enables the test team to formulate strategies towards better modes of developing customer satisfied software products.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

High Quality Software Software Engineering Software Testing Exploratory Testing

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