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What is Functional Testing? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

As part of the Quality Assurance process, functional testing is a testing prerequisite for assessing precisely how the system functions. A system comprises of several components that must all work individually, and also mutually, for robust functioning. These aspects must be verified through in-depth functional testing.<\/p>\n

In functional testing, each component is first tested to confirm if its desired output is as per code, and then doubly checked to ensure that the rest of the system is not impacted by the output of this particular component. It is particularly imperative that all cases of possible impact are carefully covered, including the edge case or boundary case scenarios. The focus of functionality testing remains mainly on the accessibility, usability, and main function testing.<\/p>\n

Functional testing is essential to guarantee the quality of the software. In the process of functional testing, QA engineers are often focused on one particular part of the software, which gives them ample scope to thoroughly analyze and test. In this process, integration points between the part and other parts can be realized. In case of a difference or discrepancy, the QA engineers can then scrutinize and formulate a plan to ensure that the system as a whole is seamlessly integrated. It is crucial that the user interface matches the code of the software in order to guarantee exceptional customer experience.<\/p>\n

Functional Testing Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are several types of testing that are performed in order to assure the quality of a software. Some of the most important types of functional testing are described below:<\/p>\n