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What is the main purpose of testing in software development?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q11 of Q15
Testing Fundamentals - Why Software Testing Matters
What is the main purpose of testing in software development?
ATo find bugs by checking if the software works as expected
BTo fix the cause of bugs in the code
CTo write new features for the software
DTo design the user interface
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of testing

    Testing is about running the software to check if it behaves correctly and to find any bugs.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate testing from debugging

    Debugging is about finding and fixing the cause of bugs, not just finding them.

  3. Final Answer:

    To find bugs by checking if the software works as expected -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Testing = Find bugs [OK]
Quick Trick: Testing finds bugs; debugging fixes bugs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing testing with fixing bugs
  • Thinking testing creates new features
  • Mixing testing with design tasks

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