what is the differance between debugging and testing?
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Answer / coldrt99
Debugging is usually done by developer. while checking code
(unit testing) or says any changes made by developer, he
first check in debugging mode.
Fixing(removing) the bug is also called as "debugging".
Testing is done by Tester, to discover bugs and get fixed
(debug) from the developer.
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Answer / kavita
Debugging: Usually done by the developer. Its a process of
finding and reducing the number of bugs.
Testing: is done by testing team or individual tester.
Testing is to find bug(in simple words).
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Answer / jyoti
Testing uncovers the errors and
Debugging removes the errors.
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Answer / jaya boppana
Debugging : Whether the code is working or not ?is it bug
free ?
Testing : Whether the application is having all functions
specifient agaist the requirent.
Whether application working agaist the requirement.
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Answer / senthil
Debugging is nothing but finding bugs alone.
Testing is nothing but finding bugs and checking the quality
of the product.
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Answer / amrit sidhu
Testing find errors,never fix errors.Testing is done by tester, whenever tester(s) find errors ,he/she just report to developer.Much of Testing can be done without knowledge of Design.
Debugging find and fix errors.It is done by developer.
The purpose of debugging is to find errors and to implement programs changes that correct the errors.It demands experimentation and freedom.Debugging is impossible without detailed knowledge of design.
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