Non-functional testing
In non-functional testing the quality characteristics of the component or system is tested. Non-functional refers to aspects of the software that may not be related to a specific function or user action such as scalability or security. Eg. How many people can log in at once? Non-functional testing is also performed at all levels like functional testing.
Non-functional testing includes:
- Reliability testing
- Usability testing
- Efficiency testing
- Maintainability testing
- Portability testing
- Baseline testing
- Compliance testing
- Documentation testing
- Endurance testing
- Load testing
- Performance testing
- Compatibility testing
- Security testing
- Scalability testing
- Volume testing
- Stress testing
- Recovery testing
- Internationalization testing and Localization testing
