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Different types of testing exist because software can fail in many ways\u2014functionally, technically, or from a user\u2019s perspective. Each testing type ensures quality from a different perspective, targeting different risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Type<\/th>Description<\/th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Unit Testing<\/a><\/td>Tests individual components<\/td>Catch early defects in code logic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Configuration Testing<\/a><\/td>Verifies SaaS configuration, feature toggles, roles, and workflows<\/td>Ensures SaaS setup supports business processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integration Testing<\/a><\/td>Tests interaction between modules and\/or data flow between systems<\/td>Ensure modules work together and\/or data flows accurately between systems (e.g., ERP, HR, CRM, data warehouses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System Testing<\/a><\/td>End-to-end testing of the system<\/td>Verify overall functionality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regression Testing<\/a><\/td>Re-test after changes<\/td>Ensure existing features are not adversely affected by new changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)<\/a><\/td>Business-focused validation<\/td>Ensure software meets user needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usability Testing<\/a><\/td>Evaluate ease of use<\/td>Improve adoption and efficiency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performance Testing<\/a><\/td>Test responsiveness and stability<\/td>Confirm system can handle expected load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Testing<\/a><\/td>Identify vulnerabilities<\/td>Protect data and meet compliance standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n

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