Hurix DigitalHurix DigitalHurix DigitalHurix Digital
  • Home
  • What we do
    • Digital Content Solutions
      • eLearning & Training Solutions
      • Higher Education Solutions
      • K-12 Content Solutions
      • Design, Animation & Video Services
    • Digital Content Transformation
      • Production Services
      • Pre Press & Editorial Services
      • Quality As A Service
      • Robotic Process Automation
    • Digital Engineering & Technology
      • Learning Technology Services
      • Managed Cloud Services
      • Custom Software Development
      • E-Commerce Solutions
      • Business Analysis as a service
    • Digital Platforms
      • Kitaboo
      • Kitaboo Insight
      • Kitaboo College
      • Learning Management System
  • Who we are
    • About Us
    • Life at Hurix
    • Careers
  • Who We Serve
    • Higher Education Institutions
    • K-12 Institutions
    • Enterprises
    • Publishers
    • Societies & Nonprofit Associations
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Case Studies
    • How To Guides
    • Whitepapers
    • Point Of View
    • Awards
    • Press Releases
    • Podcast
  • Contact Us

Why Do You Need End-to-End Testing?

    Home Quality Assurance Why Do You Need End-to-End Testing?
    NextPrevious
    end-to-end

    Why Do You Need End-to-End Testing?

    By Devika Deshpande | Quality Assurance, Testing | Comments are Closed | 1 June, 2022 | 0

    In end-to-end testing, the entire software product from beginning to end is tested to make sure that the application (flow) behaves as required.  End-to-end testing verifies if all components of a system are able to perform optimally under real-world scenarios.

    Mainly, end-to-end (E2E) testing is used to test the software system from the end user’s perspective by simulating the real user scenario. It is also used to validate the system and its components for integration and data integrity.

    Software systems are increasingly complex and interconnected with a number of subsystems, so much so that in case any one of the subsystems fails, the entire system could crash. Such a huge risk can be avoided by conducting end-to-end testing.

    Technological advancements enable modern software systems to allow interaction among subsystems. Regardless of the subsystem being the same as or different from the main system and regardless of the subsystem being within or outside the organization, subsystem failures can adversely affect the entire system. Such system risks can be avoided by: verifying the system flow, expanding the test coverage areas and detecting bugs involving the subsystem.

    Thus, end-to-end testing has been widely adopted because of:

    • Expanded test coverage
    • Guaranteed correctness of the application
    • Reduced time to market
    • Reduced cost
    • Detection of bugs

    An end-to-end testing lifecycle comprises four components:

    • Test planning: This component decides the key tasks, associated schedule, and the required resources.
    • Test design: This component concerns the test specifications, test case generation, risk analysis, usage analysis, and scheduling tests.
    • Test execution: This component is all about executing test cases and documenting testing results.
    • Results analysis: This component is about analyzing test results, evaluating, and performing additional testing if necessary.

    Methods of end-to-end testing

    Horizontal E2E testing

    It is a commonly used, well-known method. Horizontal testing brings in the user’s perspective by confirming if a user can navigate through a system easily; if the system works as required; and if there are any unexpected bugs or exceptions. It occurs horizontally across the context of multiple applications and takes place in a single Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). 

    Vertical E2E testing

    Vertical end-to-end testing occurs in layers: that is, the tests happen in sequential, hierarchical order and every component of a system is tested from start to finish in order to ensure quality. Vertical end-to-end testing is typically used in a system without UI or the UI has a high technical skill-cap.

    Drawbacks of E2E testing in contrast to today’s software testing

    In software testing, smaller tests are performed at a faster pace and end-to-end testing is used only for final integration and pre-release evaluation. An example is the Testing Pyramid of software testing that is compared with end-to-end testing.

    At the bottom of the testing pyramid, there is unit testing. It addresses smaller pieces of the system or code and is, therefore, faster and more efficient than end-to-end testing. A bug spotted in an end-to-end test could be anywhere in the system and would take longer to fix but one that is found in a unit test would need far less time to fix. Integration in the middle section tests how multiple units operate together with a proper flow of information. It is similar to vertical end-to-end testing as it tests the underlying framework of the user interface. The final/top portion of the Testing Pyramid involves a small amount of end-to-end testing (or UI testing) where the system is tested horizontally as a whole. Therefore, most part of the testing is unit testing followed by integration testing which is further followed by end-to-end testing.

    Despite its strengths, end-to-end testing is no longer widely used in software testing. It has been supplanted by other testing methodologies. The latest software development cycles tend to employ some form of Agile Development such as DevOps which is a fast-paced, team effort approach to software development. As it turns out, end-to-end testing is too slow for Agile methods of software development.

    At Hurix, we recreate real-world user scenarios, so that the system is validated for data integrity and integration and ensure the end-to-end testing is done with maximum efficiency. 

    To know more about Backend Testing solutions from HurixDigital, please write to us at marketing@hurix.com.

    No tags.

    Devika Deshpande

    More posts by Devika Deshpande

    NextPrevious

    Categories

    • Digital Content Solutions
    • Digital Engineering & Technology
    • Digital Products & Platforms
    • Digital Transformation Services
    • Higher Ed & K-12 Solutions

    • Whitepapers
    • How To Guides
    • Case Studies
    • The Role of RPA in Content Transformation
    • The Rise of VR and AR in Enterprise Learning
    • AI-Powered Learning – Transforming Employee Training Across Industries
    • Fast-tracking Flash to HTML5 Conversion – Modernization with a Purpose
    • Leveraging RPA for Flash to HTML Conversion
    • WCAG – The Road to Making Businesses Accessible
    • How to Design Learning Paths for Employee Training & Development
    • How to Choose the Right LMS for Your Business
    • How to Convert to Flash-based Content to HTML5
    • How to Create Custom eLearning Content for Every Budget
    • HurixDigital Converts XML Files to HTML and Publishes 250,000 Backlist Titles
    • HurixDigital Enables Content Ingestion with 100% Accuracy and Timely Delivery
    • HurixDigital Delivers Textbook and Online Solutions with 100% Content Accuracy
    • HurixDigital Optimizes a Student Assessment Platform, Improving its Performance and Saving Costs
    • HurixDigital Converts Classroom Courses to Interactive Online Content for Higher-Ed Students
    • Hurix Delivers Content that Meets WCAG & Accessibility Standards
    • HurixDigital Improves Performance & Scalability of its Cloud Platform to Meet a 40X Surge in Demand
    • HurixDigital Enhances the New Hire Experience with Interactive Games and WBTs
    • Hurix Creates Online Programs for Nursing & Allied Health Services on a Cloud Platform
    • HurixDigital Develops Interactive Digital Learning Objects for K12 Students to Improve the Learning Experience
    • HurixDigital Uses Selenium to Automate Flash and AngularJS Based UI
    • HurixDigital Develops a Fitness Assessment Application for Students & Professionals
    • Training Solutions for Pre-Sales Consultants
    • Hurix Delivers High Impact Video Training for a Global Furniture Giant

    Services & Solutions

    • Managed Cloud Services
    • Flash To HTML5 Conversion
    • Custom Software Development
    • eLearning & Training Solutions
    • Pre Press & Editorial Services
    • Higher Education Solutions

    Products and Platforms

    • Kitaboo
    • Kitaboo Insight
    • Kitaboo College
    • Learning Management System
    • ePUB3 Conversion

    Resources

    • Blog
    • Case Studies
    • Press Releases
    • How To Guides
    • Whitepapers
    • Point Of View

    About Us

    • Our Clients
    • Contact Us
    • Awards
    • CSR Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    Copyright © 2022 Hurix | All Rights Reserved.
    • Home
    • What we do
      • Digital Content Solutions
        • eLearning & Training Solutions
        • Higher Education Solutions
        • K-12 Content Solutions
        • Design, Animation & Video Services
      • Digital Content Transformation
        • Production Services
        • Pre Press & Editorial Services
        • Quality As A Service
        • Robotic Process Automation
      • Digital Engineering & Technology
        • Learning Technology Services
        • Managed Cloud Services
        • Custom Software Development
        • E-Commerce Solutions
        • Business Analysis as a service
      • Digital Platforms
        • Kitaboo
        • Kitaboo Insight
        • Kitaboo College
        • Learning Management System
    • Who we are
      • About Us
      • Life at Hurix
      • Careers
    • Who We Serve
      • Higher Education Institutions
      • K-12 Institutions
      • Enterprises
      • Publishers
      • Societies & Nonprofit Associations
    • Resources
      • Blog
      • Case Studies
      • How To Guides
      • Whitepapers
      • Point Of View
      • Awards
      • Press Releases
      • Podcast
    • Contact Us
    Hurix Digital
    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled

    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

    Non-necessary

    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

    SAVE & ACCEPT