Why is Verification and Validation so important to modern-day testing? Why can’t I just stick to one and be good? Remember that all testing techniques complement each other for a well-tested software released for public consumption. What are Verification Testing and Validation Testing?
Verification Testing
This involves verifying whether the system under test meets the specified requirements. This is the type of test that confirms if the team is doing thing right, like building the software right by ensuring everything in the requirement documentation is captured.
Validation Testing
This is all about checking whether the system under test will meet user and other stakeholder needs during operation. This part of the testing confirms if the team is doing the right thing, like building the right software. This is usually confirmed when the users are satisfied with their experience on the application.
We want to do the right thing in the right way by conducting Verification and Validation testing.
