Some different definitions of software testing...

Let's post some different definitions of software testing that show the importance of software testing and can be topic for discussion also.

Like one here:-

"Software testing is spending money to save money.":)

Hi,

Definition looks good. It will be very good and fine, if the reason or description like "the concept why it is defined like this" is also given.
Thnks for the definition.

[QUOTE=anushya;12079]Hi,

Definition looks good. It will be very good and fine, if the reason or description like "the concept why it is defined like this" is also given.
Thnks for the definition.[/QUOTE]

1)Testing is an activity that helps an organization to avoid costly failures.
2)Testing is an expense to avoid later costs (maintenance cost).
3)Finding bugs early saves money.

Hence we can say "Testing is spending money to save money."

Find Bugs yourselves or your customer will.

Varifying and Validating your creation as against the users requirements.

[b] [COLOR="Blue"]Software testing is breaking the software to make it."[/COLOR][/b]

Hi All,
Joined recently...Found this site very useful...
Lemme try out a definition for this....

Software Testing is Investigative.
The process of finding out different response reactions for the actions made :)

Hello Shilpa,

Nice definition and more nice to see you here.

Have fun and share your knowledge.