How is Integration Testing Done?

 

The meaning of integration is rather straightforward -- Blend the unit tested module by one and test the performance of the joint unit. Normally, integration testing is carried out following unit testing.

After all of the individual units are created and tested, we begin combining those tested modules and begin performing the testing.

The principal goal here is to test the interfaces between the units/modules. Here are a Couple of simple steps which can get you started with integration testing:

·         Prepare the test integration plan

·         Decide on the type of integration testing approach

·         Design test cases, test scenarios and test scripts accordingly

·         Deploy the chosen modules together and get the integration tests running

·         Track the defects and record the test results of tests

Repeat the above steps until the complete system is tested Recall that priority must be given to the incorporated interface connections between units or modules.

As you can see, in the second step you need to decide on the type of integration testing approach. Moving forward in this'What is Integration Testing?' Article, let's learn these testing strategies are executed, their benefits, and drawbacks.