Software Testing: In this tutorial, we discuss the Evolution of Software Testing, the Software Testing Life Cycle, and the various phases involved in STLC. Table of Contents: [Show] 8 Phases of Software Testing Life Cycle (SLC) The pattern and competency of testing are shifting. Testers are now expected to be more technical and process oriented. Testing is much more than just discovering defects; it has a broader scope and is necessary from the start of the project, even before the requirements are finalized. Tests are also standardized. Just as software development has a lifetime, so does testing. In the next parts, I will discuss what a life cycle is and how it relates to software testing, and I will attempt to expound on it. Let us start! What is Lifecycle? In layman’s terms, a lifecycle is the process of transitioning from one form to another. These alterations can occur to any tangible or intangible object. Every entity has a life cycle that begins with its inception and ends with its retirement or demise. Similarly, software is an entity. Testing, like software development, consists of a series of stages that must be completed in a specific order. The testing life cycle refers to the systematic and planned execution of testing activities. What is the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)