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Shift Left Testing -Simplified Version
What is Shift Left testing in Software testing?
Shift left testing could be a buzzing word these days but this terminology has been in existence for a long time. Let me explain based on my knowledge of it.
In the traditional Waterfall model, you have the following stages: (high-level)
1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis
2.Design(HLD+LLD)
3. Coding (development)
4. Testing
5. Release
6. Maintenance
If you notice, testing comes after the coding stage or after the development is completed. Correct?
Now, when we talk about Shift left testing, it implies starting testing from the left of the testing phase which means from the very initial software development process, which again means from the requirement gathering phase itself. (1st stage).
You can start involving testers in the requirement analysis phase.
They can also understand the customer requirement and contribute to the discussion, asking questions in this phase as Business Analyst does.
You can start involving testers in the design phase of the software development process where they can understand the design of the…
