Testing Process

The process for testing application blocks is outlined below. The steps listed should be performed regardless of the testing methodology that is used for the blocks.
Input
The following input is required to test an application block:
· Functional specifications
· Requirements
· Performance objectives
· Deployment scenarios
Steps
Figure shows the steps in the testing process for application blocks.
1. Create test plans. Create test plan documentation with a prioritized list of test cases and execution details.
2. Review the design. Review the design to ensure that it addresses all the deployment scenarios and the requirements. Also, ensure adherence to guidelines for performance, security, globalization, maintainability, and so on.
3. Review the implementation. Review the code to ensure that various best practices are followed.
4. Perform black box testing. Test the code from an end-user perspective by executing all the end-user scenarios.
5. Perform white box testing. Analyze the code for failure scenarios and simulate them by passing invalid data using custom test harnesses.