Software Debugging and Testing
Software Debugging and Testing
Presented By:
M. Wasif
Software Debugging
and Testing
Debugging and testing ensure software works correctly
and meets requirements.
by IT Skills
Debugging: Finding
and Fixing Bugs
Debuggers Print Statements
Tools to step through Display variable values at
code and inspect different points in code.
variables.
Code Reviews
Peer review to spot potential errors.
Testing: Ensuring
Software Quality
1 Unit Testing 2 Integration Testing
Test individual Check interactions
components in isolation. between combined
components.
3 System Testing
Evaluate the entire software system as a whole.
Acceptance Testing
Performed by end-users to verify software meets expectations.
Purpose
Confirm readiness for release.
Performed By
End-users or clients.
Software Development
Tools
Tools assist in writing, editing, testing, debugging, and managing code.
• Notepad++: Simple, powerful editor • Interpreters: Translate code line-by-line (e.g., Python)
• VS Code: Popular with many extensions • Compilers: Translate entire code at once (e.g., GCC)
Debuggers and IDEs
Debuggers IDEs
Help find and fix errors in Integrated suites
code (e.g., GDB, Visual combining editors,
Studio Debugger). compilers, and
debuggers.
Common IDEs
Visual Studio for .NET/C++, PyCharm for Python.
Computing Platforms and Repositories
Platforms Source Code Repositories
• Online: Cloud-based (e.g., Repl.it, Gitpod) • GitHub: Popular for open-source projects
• Offline: Local IDE installations • Bitbucket: Supports private and public repos
Summary of Software
Development
Covered SDLC concepts, methodologies, and project planning.