2006-08-30 17:52:31 · 7 answers · asked by Tan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Testing a program with inputs that borders on both sides of valid/invalid: For example, a hex calculator program that runs 16-bit you give it a valid hexdecimal that is in 17-bit range, or give an octal input with O instead hex 0x.
2006-08-30 18:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Andy T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boundary testing is also called Edge testing. It means testing the extremes of input or operating conditions.
Examples -- Most negative number, biggest number, zero. Really big file, zero length file. Really fast input, really slow input, no input.
Test each routine for four inputs: lowest value, highest value, two values in the middle. If these work, the routine is most likely correct. Further testing is unlikely to be productive.
It sometimes requires creativity to think of (or create) edge conditions. It is worth the time to do this though.
2006-08-31 05:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by nimmi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boundary value analysis is a form of black box testing in which input values at the boundaries of the input domain are tested. It has been widely recognized that input values at the extreme ends of, and just outside of, input domains tend to cause errors in system functionality.
In boundary value analysis, values at and just beyond the boundaries of the input domain are used to generate test cases to ensure proper functionality of the system. Boundary value analysis is an excellent way to catch common user input errors which can disrupt proper program functionality.
2006-08-31 07:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by mayank n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not an answer but rather appreciation of the answers. All the answers are of very high standard and I personally congratulate all of them for having kept up the spirit of the show.
I hope to see more and more of such turnout. I can see it is already happening. Flippant answers have come down appreciably and mature responsed are on the rise. Some of the later are not entirely succesful but to try to adhere to ther spirit of the process is by itself laudable.Congratulations to all.
Why cannot we have a provision for conversations as in some other answers programme?
2006-08-31 12:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Testing the values on their boundaries..
Ex: We have number from 1 to n...This is how we test it..
<1,
1,
any valid value other than 1 & n
n
n+1
2006-08-30 23:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ajit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
boundary testing is something like testing your selves before entering in to the ground.
For example; i go to the girl after testing my self in front of a mirror and then go to her.
2006-08-31 01:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
set levels for verification
2006-09-03 17:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by nadkarni_chaitanya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋