Software Testing Goals

The three main goals of Software Testing are:

• Defect Detection: Find defects / bugs in the software during all stages of its development (earlier, the better).
• Defect Prevention: As a consequence of defect detection, help anticipate and prevent defects from occurring at later stages of development or from recurring in the future.
• User Satisfaction: Ensure customers / users are satisfied that their requirements (explicit or implicit) are met.

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