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Static testing basics
From the course: ISTQB Foundation Cert Prep
Static testing basics
- [Instructor] In contrast to dynamic testing, which requires the execution of the software being tested, static testing relies on the manual examination of work products or tool-driven evaluation of the code or other work products. Both types of static testing assess the code or other work product being tested without actually executing the code. Static analysis is important for safety critical computer systems. For example, aviation, medical, or nuclear software. It's also often incorporated into automated software build and distribution tools. For example, in agile development, continuous delivery and continuous deployment. Almost any work product can be examined using static testing. For example, specifications, including business requirements, functional requirements, and security requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, architecture and design specifications, code, user guides, and contracts,…
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