Assertion (software development)In computer programming, specifically when using the imperative programming paradigm, an assertion is a predicate (a Boolean-valued function over the state space, usually expressed as a logical proposition using the variables of a program) connected to a point in the program, that always should evaluate to true at that point in code execution. Assertions can help a programmer read the code, help a compiler compile it, or help the program detect its own defects.
Modèle en cascadeLe modèle en cascade, ou « waterfall » en anglais, est une organisation des activités d'un projet sous forme de phases linéaires et séquentielles, où chaque phase correspond à une spécialisation des tâches et dépend des résultats de la phase précédente. Il comprend les phases d'exigences, de conception, de mise en œuvre et de mise en service. Le modèle en cascade est un cycle de vie de projet issu des industries manufacturières et du secteur de la construction, où une conception préalable est nécessaire, compte tenu des fortes contraintes matérielles et des coûts élevés afférents aux changements de la conception en cours de réalisation.
Test caseIn software engineering, a test case is a specification of the inputs, execution conditions, testing procedure, and expected results that define a single test to be executed to achieve a particular software testing objective, such as to exercise a particular program path or to verify compliance with a specific requirement. Test cases underlie testing that is methodical rather than haphazard. A battery of test cases can be built to produce the desired coverage of the software being tested.
API testingAPI testing is a type of software testing that involves testing application programming interfaces (APIs) directly and as part of integration testing to determine if they meet expectations for functionality, reliability, performance, and security. Since APIs lack a GUI, API testing is performed at the message layer. API testing is now considered critical for automating testing because APIs now serve as the primary interface to application logic and because GUI tests are difficult to maintain with the short release cycles and frequent changes commonly used with Agile software development and DevOps.
