
White Box vs Black Box Testing

š White Box vs Black Box Testing: What Every QA Should Know!
As a QA Engineer, understanding the difference betweenĀ White BoxĀ andĀ Black Box TestingĀ is crucial for delivering high-quality software. Hereās a quick breakdown:
šĀ White Box Testing
ā Involves analyzing theĀ source codeĀ and internal structure of the application.
ā Perfect for verifying theĀ internal logicĀ and ensuring code coverage.
ā Examples: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Mutation Testing.
šĀ Black Box Testing
ā No access to the source codeāfocuses onĀ input and output.
ā Ensures the application works as expected from theĀ userās perspective.
ā Examples: Functional Testing, UI Testing, Regression Testing.
š”Ā When to Use Them?
ā” UseĀ White Box TestingĀ to validate the internal logic and code quality.
ā” UseĀ Black Box TestingĀ to ensure the application meets user requirements and behaves as expected.