https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/software-testing-dynamic-testing/

For this blog I chose to focus on Dynamic Testing. Otherwise known as functional testing, this is a way of testing the function of the code. I chose an article from the site Geeks for Geeks to help learn more about certain aspects and methods of functional testing. I chose this article because I wanted to expand on the benefits of dynamic testing past what we learned with unit testing in class. Dynamic testing is a crucial component of software testing that involves executing a program to assess its behavior under various conditions. Unlike static testing, which inspects code without running it, dynamic testing validates the software’s functionality, performance, and reliability in real-time execution environments. This approach helps uncover errors, bugs, and unexpected behavior that may not be visible through code inspection alone.

The article highlights different aspects of dynamic testing, including verifying that the system performs as expected, ensuring data accuracy, identifying performance bottlenecks, and confirming the application’s scalability and security. It is implemented across various levels of software development such as unit testing, integration testing (testing interactions between components), system testing (validating the full system), acceptance testing (evaluating readiness for deployment), performance testing, and security testing.

When it comes to quality assurance, dynamic testing plays a vital role by confirming that the software meets both functional and non-functional requirements. It ensures that the software is not only working correctly but also performs efficiently under different conditions. This leads to higher user satisfaction and reduced risk of failure in production environments.

As a new software engineer, adopting dynamic testing practices early can significantly enhance my code quality and development skills. In class we started by focusing on unit testing, as the article suggests, in order to verify the functionality of individual components. From there, the next step is incorporating integration and system-level tests to ensure that different modules work together seamlessly. The article was helpful by noting different automated testing frameworks like JUnit, pytest, or NUnit that can streamline the entire process. Additionally, understanding performance and security testing helps build more robust applications. This can even tie into a previous blog post I have written about Test Driven Development by  further encouraging writing clean, testable code from the outset.

 As an aspiring web developer, dynamic testing is especially important because it ensures that web applications function correctly and reliably in real-world scenarios where user interaction, data flow, and system integration are constantly at play; helping web developers build faster, safer, and more reliable applications that meet user expectations across platforms and devices.

From the blog Anna The Dev by Adrianna Frazier and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.