Here are common terms used in the VectorCAST user interface and product documentation.
Additionally, the International Software Testing Qualifications Board produces a glossary of standard software testing terms. Many of the terms in this glossary are used in the VectorCAST user interface, product documentation, and in software testing generally.
| Ada Software Testing |
The Ada language, so named after the woman credited for being the first software programmer -... |
| Aerospace software |
While many people are familiar with the software they use in everyday life, embedded software,... |
| Agile Manifesto |
The Agile Manifesto is a statement on the values that underpin agile software development. The ... |
| Agile Software Development |
The agile software development framework is a set of development methodologies that encourage... |
| Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) |
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) refers to the capability to integrate and manage the... |
| Application Programming Interface (API) |
An application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for... |
| Automated Integration Testing |
When developing complex software, testing plays an important role in ensuring a product works as... |
| Automated Regression Testing |
For developers of all kinds of software, testing and verification are crucial parts of the... |
| Automotive Software |
Embedded software has been used in vehicles since computers were first integrated into cars and... |
| Automotive software testing |
Automotive software is the embedded code that operates the electronics and control units used in... |
| AUTOSAR |
AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) is a... |
| Avionics Software Testing |
Avionics software, the embedded software used in airplanes and flight control hardware that is... |