Though, there are many types of software testing that you can use for your mobile or web app to make sure it’s free from any bugs and defects and gives a flawless app interface to its users. Many of us are confused between Black Box and White Box Software testing and are unsure about their usage and features.
Here is the basic difference between the Black Box testing and the White-box Testing;
Black Box Testing
It’s a type of Software Product Testing which is done on a product to examine and check its functionality without looking into the internal code structure.
- Black Box testing is carried by a QA Tester without any detailed knowledge of either programming or implementation process.
- It is a fast testing process because it doesn’t cover all the specific testing fields and functional aspects. It basically focuses on how an application is working.
- Black Box testing is mainly used in higher levels of testing, such as System Testing, Acceptance Testing, etc. without the access of any internal codes.
- Because of less test coverage, it’s hard to identify the correct result from the overall data received. Hence, the Internal code related defects are not easy to identify.
White Box Testing
It’s a type of Software Testing which is done on a product at an early stage to examine and check the working of an application, knowing all the internal code structure.
- White Box testing is carried by a Software and app Developer with the proper technical knowledge of programming and implementation process.
- It is a slow and time taking testing process because it covers all the specific testing fields and parts of functionality. It basically focuses on how an application is built.
- Black Box testing is mainly used in lower levels of testing, such as Unit Testing, Integration Testing etc. with proper access of all the internal codes.
- Because of vast and higher test coverage, its easy to identify and optimize the correct result from the overall data received. Hence, the Internal code related defects are also quite easy to identify.
The above description should give you an idea about where to use which Testing type. Though, there are many external factors on which choice of Software testing depends on. Hike QA is one of the top 10 Software Testing companies which offers you a variety of Software Quality services for your mobile or website application and software.
