2️⃣Integration Testing
A typical software project consists of multiple software modules, coded by different programmers. The purpose of this level of testing is to expose defects in the interaction between these software modules.
✅ What is Integration Testing?
Integration testing 🧪 involves testing combinations of integrated software components or units👥 to determine if they function correctly together as a whole.
The goal is to expose defects in the interfaces and interactions between integrated units.
👀 It verifies:
Functional 🤖and non-functional behavior👌
Components call 📞 and access each other's methods😎
Data is passed between them accurately ✅
Exceptions are handled properly 🙅♀️
✅ Why conduct Integration Testing?
🔑 To find defects in interactions between integrated units:
👉 Unit testing ensures individual components work correctly in isolation
👉 Integration testing ensures they work together as designed
🧿 To verify interfaces between components:
👉 Integration testing focuses on interfaces and interactions
👉 It exposes issues in how units call and pass data to each other
✅ Advantages of Integration Testing
📈 Finds defects earlier
• Integration issues are detected before system testing
👌 Ensures units work together
• In unit testing, units are tested individually
• Integration testing verifies they integrate properly
📊 Detects regression errors
• Regressions often occur at integration points
✅ Disadvantages of Integration Testing
🕛 Time consuming
• Large number of component combinations
🛠 Hard to isolate errors
• Defects may originate from multiple units
💰 Expensive
• Requires integrated environments and resources
In summary, while integration testing adds time and cost, it helps ensure that:
💻 Components interact correctly
👥 Units function together as designed
⚙ Systems integrate without issues
💼 Sample Test Case
Test Case ID | Test Case | Steps | Expected Result | Actual Result | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TC-001 | Login feature integration | 1. Enter valid username |
| ✅ | Pass |
2. Enter valid password | 2. User should be directed to home screen |
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