Manual Testing With Agile

The "Manual Testing with Agile" course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to perform effective manual testing within Agile software development environments. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to seamlessly integrate manual testing practices into Agile methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within fast-paced development cycles.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 3 weeks / 1.5 to 2 hours of per day (Flexible Timings) 

   

Manual Testing

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

• Understanding the role of software testing in the development lifecycle

• Overview of manual testing and its importance

• Different types of testing (functional, non-functional, etc.)

Module 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing

• Overview of various SDLC models (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)

• The role of testing in different phases of SDLC

Module 3: Test Planning and Test Strategy

• Creating a test plan: objectives, scope, and approach

• Defining a test strategy based on project requirements

• Identifying risks and mitigation strategies

Module 4: Test Design Techniques

• Introduction to black-box and white-box testing techniques

• Equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision table testing

• Test case design based on requirements and specifications

Module 5: Test Execution and Defect Reporting

• Executing test cases and documenting test results

• Identifying and reporting defects using defect tracking tools

• Test data management and environment setup

Module 6: Functional Testing

• Verifying the functionality of software components

• Testing different types of functional requirements

• Techniques for testing user interfaces, input validation, and more

Module 7: Non-Functional Testing

• Understanding non-functional testing categories (performance, security, etc.)

• Exploratory testing and usability testing

• Stress, load, and performance testing basics

Module 8: Regression Testing and Test Maintenance

• Introduction to regression testing and its importance

• Creating and maintaining a regression test suite

• Handling test case updates due to changes

Module 9: Usability and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Conducting usability testing to evaluate user experience

• User acceptance testing: verifying software against user requirements

• Collaboration with stakeholders and end users

Module 10: Test Reporting and Documentation

• Writing effective test summary reports

• Creating test documentation: test cases, test scripts, etc.

• Communicating test results to stakeholders

Module 11: Defect Management and Tracking

• Understanding defect life cycle and its stages

• Creating, prioritizing, and assigning defects

• Monitoring and closing defects

Module 12: Test Closure and Lessons Learned

• Preparing for test closure: criteria and activities

• Analyzing testing results and identifying improvements

• Conducting lessons learned sessions

Module 13: Exploring Test Management Tools

• Introduction to test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, etc.)

• Using test management tools for test case organization and execution

Module 14: Test Automation Overview

• Introduction to test automation and its benefits

• Understanding when to use manual testing vs. automation

Module 15: Future Trends in Software Testing

• Exploring emerging trends in software testing

• Introduction to AI and machine learning in testing

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Agile

Agile Software Development Fundamentals

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Agile Methodology

• Understanding the need for Agile in modern software development

• Overview of Agile principles and values

• Contrasting Agile with traditional waterfall methodologies

Module 2: Agile Manifesto and Principles

• Exploring the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto

• Applying Agile principles to software development

Module 3: Scrum Framework

• Introduction to the Scrum framework

• Roles and responsibilities in Scrum (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team)

• Scrum events: Sprint, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

Module 4: Scrum Artifacts

• Understanding Scrum artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)

• Creating and maintaining a Product Backlog

• Estimating and prioritizing backlog items

Module 5: Agile Planning and Estimation

• Agile planning principles and techniques

• Story points, relative estimation, and planning poker

• Sprint planning and capacity estimation

Module 6: Agile Development Practices

• Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

• Continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment

• Refactoring and maintaining a clean codebase

Module 7: Kanban Methodology

• Introduction to the Kanban methodology

• Visualizing work with Kanban boards

• Implementing pull-based workflow and managing work-in-progress

Module 8: Extreme Programming (XP) Practices

• Overview of Extreme Programming (XP) practices

• Pair programming, test automation, and continuous feedback

• Embracing change and frequent releases

Module 9: Agile Metrics and Monitoring

• Measuring team and project performance with Agile metrics

• Tracking progress using burndown charts and velocity

• Monitoring quality and technical debt

Module 10: Agile Collaboration and Communication

• Creating a collaborative and cross-functional Agile team

• Effective communication within Agile teams

• Facilitating meetings and ceremonies

Module 11: Agile Adoption and Transformation

• Strategies for adopting Agile in organizations

• Overcoming challenges in Agile adoption

• Scaling Agile practices for larger projects and teams

Module 12: Agile and DevOps Integration

• Integrating Agile principles with DevOps practices

• Building a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Module 13: Agile Leadership and Coaching

• Roles and responsibilities of Agile leaders and managers

• Coaching and mentoring Agile teams for success

• Leading through change in an Agile environment

Module 14: Agile in Different Contexts

• Applying Agile principles beyond software development (marketing, HR, etc.)

• Exploring Agile for distributed and remote teams

Module 15: Future Trends in Agile

• Exploring emerging trends in Agile methodology

• The evolution of Agile practices and frameworks