How Functional Testing is Changing the DevOps and Agile Model

For fast product delivery without hampering the quality; most businesses are implementing DevOps and Agile models. In the DevOps model; fast output is possible due to the continuous mode of action. From development to testing; every segment is executed in continuous mode to achieve faster delivery. Though there are many testing methods like performance, retrieval, or security testing are required; functional testing plays an important role in the development of a high-end product. 

Let’s know about Functional Testing :

Via functional testing, the company can validate the product or software against a specific set of requirements and features. It evaluates the performance of the functionalities of the software. It analyzes how the software is meeting the needs of the businesses for which it is developed. 

Functional testing services are required to test the quality and performance of the end product. The quality assurance team verifies the performance of the software based on SRS (Software Requirements) and makes sure it operates according to the specifications. 

After the functional testing, the QA team is assured that the software is bug-free and ready for deployment. In the functional testing process; they use to test the bug conditions, usability features, and accessibility features along with the functions of the other components of the software to ensure high-quality product delivery.    

Impact of Functional Testing in Agile Model :

In the traditional waterfall model; the development and the testing process are done in the right pattern. The testing process starts only after the completion of the development. But in the Agile model, the development and testing are done in a cycle. And for that reason, the features get deployed in a proper manner. 

When in the Agile model, the developers often add new features or upgrade the software or code and at the same time functional testing is also executed to check the performance of the changes. The backing test must not affect the functionality of the existing features of the software.

Impact of Functional Testing in DevOps Model :

In the DevOps model; the building, testing, and deployment of the software are processed quickly. Integrating CI and CG pipeline; this process simplifies the software development lifecycle.

In each segment of the CI and CG pipeline, automated performance testing is executed. To find out the effectiveness of the software, the final software is being tested. In this way, functional testing services improvise software development in a DevOps environment.