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What is the main idea behind shift-left testing?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Testing Fundamentals - Testing Models and Approaches
What is the main idea behind shift-left testing?
ATesting only the user interface at the end
BTesting early in the software development process
CTesting only after the software is fully developed
DTesting only by the quality assurance team
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the term 'shift-left'

    Shift-left means moving testing activities to earlier stages in development.

  2. Step 2: Compare options with the definition

    Only Testing early in the software development process describes testing early, others describe late or limited testing.

  3. Final Answer:

    Testing early in the software development process -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Shift-left = Early testing [OK]
Quick Trick: Shift-left means test early, not late [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking testing happens only after coding
  • Confusing shift-left with testing only UI
  • Believing only QA team tests

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