Six Common Misconceptions About Software Testing You Should Know

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Six Common Misconceptions About Software Testing You Should Know

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The art of software testing is extremely sophisticated and often misunderstood by those who do not engage in software testing. For such ‘non-testers’, these common misconceptions about software testing are often related to how software testing differs from other forms of testing.

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Sep 3, 2018

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Six Common Misconceptions About Software Testing You Should Know

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