ISTQB FOUNDATION 4.0 | Tutorial 14 | Test Levels | Component Integration Testing | CTFL Tutorials
Summary
TLDRThis tutorial delves into the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, focusing on Chapter 2.2.1: Test Levels and Test Types. It clarifies the absence of a standalone 'Integration Testing' level in the new syllabus, instead highlighting 'Component Integration Testing' and 'System Integration Testing'. The video explains component integration testing, emphasizing its importance in testing interfaces between components within the same module or application, using a form example to illustrate component interactions. It also touches on the necessity of this testing level, depending on the application's features, and sets the stage for upcoming topics on system testing and integration.
Takeaways
- đ The tutorial is part of a series on ISTQB Foundation Level certifications, focusing on Chapter 2 about testing in the software development life cycle.
- đ The specific segment covered is 2.2 Test Levels and Test Types, with a detailed look at 2.2.1 Test Levels in this tutorial.
- đ The integration testing level has been split into Component Integration Testing and System Integration Testing in the new ISTQB syllabus.
- đ« Integration Testing as a standalone topic has been removed from the syllabus, reflecting the trend of conducting integration at multiple levels.
- đ Component Integration Testing involves testing the interfaces or interactions between two or more components within the same module or application.
- đ Synonyms for integration testing include interfaces, interactions, and communications, emphasizing the interdependency of components.
- đ Integration strategy approaches like bottom-up, top-down, or big bang are heavily relied upon for component integration testing.
- đ An example given is a signup form with dependent dropdown fields for country, state/province, and city, illustrating component interactions.
- đ« Component Integration Testing is not mandatory for all applications but is conducted based on the presence of specific features in the system.
- đ The difference between Component Integration Testing and general Integration Testing is that the former focuses on components within the same module, while the latter involves modules or even systems.
- đ Integration Testing is also applicable to web services and APIs, ensuring proper request processing and response handling in applications.
- đ The tutorial promises to cover System Testing and System Integration in upcoming segments for a comprehensive understanding of these topics.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the tutorial in the provided transcript?
-The main topic of the tutorial is component integration testing, which is part of the ISTQB Foundation Level certification course, specifically covering the second segment of Chapter 2.
Why has the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus changed the way it discusses integration testing?
-The ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus has merged the integration testing level into two different parts: component integration testing and system integration testing, to reflect the current trends and practices in the industry.
What does component integration testing focus on?
-Component integration testing focuses on the interfaces, interactions, or integrations between two or more components within the same module or sometimes between modules.
What are some synonyms for integration testing mentioned in the transcript?
-Some synonyms for integration testing mentioned are interfaces, interactions, and communications.
How does component integration testing relate to integration strategy approaches?
-Component integration testing is heavily dependent on integration strategy approaches such as bottom-up, top-down, or big bang approaches.
Can you provide an example of component integration testing from the transcript?
-An example given in the transcript is a signup form on websites where selecting a country leads to the optimization of the state or province list, and selecting a state leads to the publication of the city list, illustrating the interaction between components.
Is component integration testing mandatory for all applications?
-No, component integration testing is not mandatory for all applications. It is conducted based on whether the application or system has features that require testing the interfaces between components.
What is the difference between component integration testing and general integration testing?
-Component integration testing is about interfaces between two or more components within the same application or module, while general integration testing involves interfaces or communication between two or more modules of an application.
Why did ISTQB decide to remove the standalone integration testing level from the syllabus?
-ISTQB removed the standalone integration testing level because integration is not just one activity; it can occur at various levels, including between components, different parts of a system, or even between systems.
What are the next topics to be discussed in the tutorial series after component integration testing?
-The next topics to be discussed are system testing and system integration, which will provide a detailed explanation of each.
How can viewers of the tutorial get their queries addressed?
-Viewers can comment below the tutorial video, and the presenter will address their queries and answer them.
Outlines
đ Component Integration Testing Basics
This paragraph introduces the concept of component integration testing within the ISTQB Foundation Level certification's Chapter 2.2.1. It explains that the integration testing level has been divided into component and system integration testing. The tutorial aims to clarify the distinction and importance of component integration testing, which focuses on the interactions between two or more components within the same module or application. The paragraph uses a practical example of a signup form to illustrate how components interact and depend on each other, emphasizing the necessity of testing these interactions. It also mentions that component integration testing is not mandatory for all applications but is dependent on the presence of such features within the system.
đ Understanding System Integration and Testing Levels
The second paragraph delves into the broader context of integration testing, including system integration testing, which will be discussed in subsequent tutorials. It explains that integration can occur at various levels, not just between components but also within systems or even between different systems. The paragraph also touches on the importance of integration testing for web services and APIs to ensure proper request and response processing. The tutorial promises a detailed explanation of system testing and system integration in future segments, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for more comprehensive insights. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to engage with the content by asking questions and a reminder to continue learning and exploring the subject matter.
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Keywords
đĄISTQB
đĄSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
đĄTesting Levels
đĄComponent Integration Testing
đĄIntegration Strategy
đĄInterfaces
đĄSystem Integration Testing
đĄAPIs
đĄMandatory
đĄTutorial
đĄSyllabus
Highlights
Introduction to ISTQB Foundation Level Certifications and Chapter 2 on testing throughout the software development life cycle.
Exploration of test levels and types, with a focus on the new ISTQB syllabus merging integration testing into component and system integration testing.
Clarification that integration testing is no longer a standalone level but is conducted at different levels, emphasizing the current trend.
Introduction to component integration testing, which involves the interaction between two or more components within the same module.
Explanation of synonyms for integration, such as interfaces, interactions, or communications, in the context of testing.
Discussion on the dependency of component integration testing on integration strategy approaches like bottom-up, top-down, or big bang.
An example of a signup form to illustrate component integration testing, highlighting the interdependence of fields like country, state, and city.
Clarification that component integration testing is not mandatory and is subject to the presence of specific features in the application.
Differentiation between component integration testing, which is within the same application or module, and integration testing, which is between modules.
Explanation of why ISTQB removed the integration testing level from the syllabus, emphasizing the broader scope of integration activities.
Introduction to the next levels of testing to be discussed, including system testing and system integration.
Mention of web services and APIs as examples where integration testing is conducted to ensure proper request processing and response handling.
Emphasis on the tutorial's aim to keep explanations simple and to the point, focusing on component integration testing before moving to other topics.
Invitation for viewers to comment with questions and an offer to address queries, fostering engagement and learning.
Closing remarks encouraging continuous learning, exploration, and understanding, with a thank you for watching the video.
Music to signal the end of the tutorial, providing a pleasant conclusion to the session.
Transcripts
Hello friends and greetings for the day
welcome back to another tutorial on istb
Foundation level certifications we are
in Chapter 2 talking about testing
throughout the software development life
cycle and continuing ahead with our
second segment that is 2.2 test levels
and test types and as a part of that as
it is a big topic we are still
continuing with
2.2.1 that is test levels and as a part
of this tutorial we'll be picking up the
next level of testing which is component
integration
testing so in the very new labus of
istqb foundation level the board has
merged the integration testing level
into two different parts that is
component integration testing and system
integration testing so don't be worried
and don't be surprised that where is the
integration testing level however in the
reality also the integration testing is
now being conducted into multiple levels
like component integration or system
integration and it's all about that so
that's where in this new syllabus you
will not find a topic called as
integration testing but I will still
give you a quick outline that what does
that even mean but as of today's Trend
we do not have it uh as a standalone
level it just happens at different
further levels so today we are talking
about component integration testing and
component integration testing as the
name suggests is all about inter
interactions or interfaces or
integration between two or more
components within a same module sometime
it can be between modules as well but as
far as it is just limited to two
particular components so in order to
talk about component integration testing
the synonyms what we use for
Integrations are even called as
interfaces interactions or
Communications which are just another
name for integration testing so it is
mainly to test the interfaces or
interaction between the components of a
system also component integration
testing is heavily dependent on
integration strategy approaches like
bottom up top down or big bang
approaches so first of all uh what could
be a quick example to talk about what
should I call it as in component
integration now component integration as
the name suggests it is more of like the
interaction between two or more
components which happens within an
application so one of the right example
is given on the screen right here and
the example here we are talking about a
signup form or a form which allows you
to register yourself on different
websites and here if you notice we have
got three important Fields what we are
talking about that is country state or
Province and city now we all have
experienced filling up this form
ourselves at some of the other time and
we know very well that this particular
option allows us to select a country
first then after selecting a country
then the the state list or Province list
gets optimized or gets listed with those
States and province which are as per
your country selected similarly if I
continue further the states being
selected after that the city list will
be published and without that you cannot
proceed ahead now even if you fill up
all the three Fields And if you go back
to the country and change the the value
of the country then the other two fields
that is state and city will be cleared
and reset to select value now that
totally makes sense and understands that
what exactly interaction is all about
between components so if I consider each
of these drop down Fields as an
individual component I'm having some
kind of interfaces some kind of
interaction or some type of integration
between these components that means
they're not independent anymore but the
other the one set of field depends on
other set of fields value if the value
is incorrect or value is not selected
the other fields will not show show you
any value at all and such examples what
can be very well and easily referred to
what is component integration testing
but is that something which is mandatory
to be conducted in all levels or all at
all type of applications answer is
absolutely not it is not mandatory
subjected your application or your
system have such features embedded in it
then you will conduct this level
otherwise you will move to the
integration level itself which is more
of like the combination of two or more
modules together but not the entire flow
but just two or more modules maybe three
or four and then try to test their
Integrations or interactions yes that's
a slight difference between component
integration and integration testing the
component integration testing is about
interfaces between two or more
components within the same application
or within the same module but
integration testing in general is
interfaces or communication between two
or more modules of an application and in
that context integration can also be
conducted even if you don't have
component integration testing the reason
why istqb has decided to remove that
level from our discussion because
integration is just not one activity to
be conducted it can be between
components it can be between different
parts of system or it can be within
systems that means between systems so
system integration will be the next
level we'll be talking about and
Integrations can happen at many places
not only that if I talk about web
services like apis like rest apis or
soap UPI apis which is like application
programming interfaces now these are
also interfaces thus integration testing
is even conducted here and very well
required to integrate to that of the
application so that the right request
has been processed and right response
has been received and displayed on the
application too so put together there
are such things which we will be talking
one by one keeping this this particular
tutorial simple and to the point we just
limited to component integration the
next topic will be talking about a
system testing following that we will
talk about system integration so that
you can have a wonderful and very
detailed explanation of each one of them
so that's all from this particular
tutorial team should you have anything
else feel free to comment below I'm
always there to address your queries and
answer them well till then keep learning
keep exploring keep understanding the
context thanks for watching the video
team and happy
learning
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