Software Testing

Course Title

Comprehensive Software Testing with Spring Boot, JavaScript, X-Ray, Zephyr, and Jira

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of software testing principles and practices, emphasizing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. Students will learn to test backend systems using Spring Boot, frontend components with JavaScript, and manage the entire testing process using X-Ray and Zephyr within Jira. The course covers key testing types, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, while also focusing on test management, reporting, and best practices.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of software testing and its critical role in the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Use X-Ray and Zephyr for effective test management in Jira.
  • Write and execute unit tests for Spring Boot applications using JUnit and Mockito.
  • Perform integration testing on Spring Boot applications using Spring Boot Test and Rest Assured.
  • Test JavaScript code using frameworks like Jest.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing for web applications using tools like Selenium or Cypress.
  • Generate and analyze test reports using X-Ray and Zephyr.
  • Apply best practices for integrating testing into the SDLC and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Use AI and Ai tools in Software Testing.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of Java and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot and Jira is helpful but not required (basics will be covered).

Hands-On Labs Overview

Each lab provides practical experience with real-world scenarios:

  • Test Management Lab: Organize test cases in Jira using X-Ray or Zephyr.
  • Unit Testing Lab: Test a Spring Boot REST API with JUnit and Mockito.
  • Integration Testing Lab: Validate API interactions with Spring Boot Test and Rest Assured.
  • JavaScript Testing Lab: Test a JavaScript function or React component with Jest.
  • End-to-End Testing Lab: Automate a user flow with Selenium or Cypress.
  • Reporting Lab: Generate and analyze a test report in Jira.

Sample applications (e.g., a book management API, a simple web app) will be provided, along with setup instructions for tools and dependencies.

Assessment

  • Quizzes: 5-10 questions per Chapter to reinforce concepts (e.g., multiple-choice, true/false).
  • Labs: Submission of completed lab exercises (e.g., test code, Jira screenshots).
  • Optional Final Project: Develop a testing strategy for a provided application, including test cases, execution, and a report.

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience in software testing. By mastering Spring Boot, JavaScript, X-Ray, Zephyr, and Jira, you will be well-prepared to design, execute, and manage tests in professional development environments, contributing to high-quality software delivery.

By Wahid Hamdi