Software Testing in Agile Methodologies

Agile methodologies become more popular. Companies increasingly look to involve at least some agile elements to their development processes that help to improve their "traditional" process and if properly applied, can provide faster delivery and better final product. This bachelor's study deals with software testing particularly in the context of agile methodologies. As all agile methodologies built on the same foundation called Manifesto for Agile Software Development there are initially defined agile principles described in this Manifesto. The next part is dedicated to the agile testing in particular the role of agile tester and various testing techniques that are used in agile projects. Finally, the study analyses the main differences between agile and traditional (rigorous) methodologies. The practical part deals with the selection of the appropriate software development methodology using a system METES. It is extended to a significant criteria covering the entire testing process, which could influence the choice of methodology development. The aim of this study is to show agile testing and activities with which agile testers deal in their projects. Another aim is to compare the agile methodologies with traditional methodologies. This work may be used as a guide for future agile testers who would like more familiar with agile principles and future content of their work