Glossary · Software Testing
Non-Functional Testing Strategy
A Non-Functional Testing Strategy is a documented approach for validating system qualities such as performance, scalability, reliability, security, usability, and recoverability. It defines which non-functional requirements will be tested, the test methods and environments to use, acceptance criteria, tooling, and how results will be measured and reported. The strategy helps teams identify operational risks early and confirm that systems can meet production demands beyond basic functional correctness.
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A Non-Functional Testing Strategy is a documented approach for validating system qualities such as performance, scalability, reliability, security, usability, and recoverability. It defines which non-functional requirements will be tested, the test methods and environments to use, acceptance criteria, tooling, and how results will be measured and reported. The strategy helps teams identify operational risks early and confirm that systems can meet production demands beyond basic functional correctness.