Testing is an important part of the development process to ensure software and hardware systems work as intended. There are different types of testing that should be done:
Frontend and backend software, middleware, hardware components, and overall system designs should all be tested. Testing includes validating different types of inputs and outputs, checking performance, efficiency, and how the system handles normal, abnormal, and extreme conditions. Test plans are created to outline the tests, data, and expected results. Test results are reported so any failures can be addressed by redeveloping or fixing modules before full implementation.