The software testing landscape is consistently evolving owing to the complex software projects. In fact, the software industry has undergone several structural changes in the past few years. In this regard, 2014 was considered a dynamic year owing to the commencement of the SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), cloud testing and virtualization. Internet of Things (IoT) is another primary advancement that is gradually altering the ways in which organizations interact with their employees, customers as well as partners. A report released by NelsonHall in 2014 indicated towards a surge in the software testing domain. According to the report from this leading analyst firm, by 2018 the domain is expected to grow every year by 9.5%.

 

So which software testing trends are all set to rule in 2015? Here are the top 10 trends that will definitely create an impact on the testing domain –

 

Security Testing to become top priority

There are certain basic aspects that security testing covers. These include confidentiality, authentication, integrity, availability, authorization and non-repudiation. These tests are performed to judge the capability of the software or a system to prevent unauthorized access to data as well as resources. An enhanced connectivity of data and resources, rise of cloud computing and IoT will inevitably make security testing a priority for the IT organizations.

 

Cloud Testing will be adopted rapidly

Cloud computing is another field that is increasingly becoming a part of the mainstream IT industry. It is estimated that by 2015 around 26% of the software applications will be hosted on the cloud. This is because cloud infrastructure provides suitable solutions that are cost effective and are easy to build and maintain.

 

Big Data Testing to become more popular

The era of big data has arrived. This is a trend that is becoming popular rapidly. These tests are no more limited to test data chunks. Rather this test is applied to judge the accuracy of the information obtained. In 2015, the trend for Big Data testing is all set to grow.

 

Mobile Testing

‘Go mobile' is the 2015 mantra. This trend will have a huge impact on the software testing industry. The popularity of the handheld devices has led to a steep rise in the use of mobile apps. It is expected that by the end of 2015, the growth will shoot upto 95%.  

 

Agile Testing development

Agile development methodology is applied to ensure a sound testing approach. 2015 will witness continuous testing a lot as organizations aim at reaching the delivery phase without waiting for too long. This will also result in testing in production as testers will be required to provide updates continuously regarding the progress on the software development. 

 

IoT Testing to matter

Internet of Things includes everything that is connected to the internet. In the recent times it has witnessed growth as the world becomes interconnected. As more and more users expect hassle free performance of the apps and other technologies, the demand for IoT testing will increase.

 

DevOps Movement

Organizations are looking for quick deployment that will be cost effective and of high quality. This is where the DevOps method has a considerable role to play. It belnds the tasks performed by the organizations, developers and professionals. Testing, in this case, plays a significant role. The demand for DevOps professionals will rise in 2015.

 

Service Virtualization

It allows the DevOps teams to use the virtual services in place of the traditional production services. This helps in carrying out the tests comprehensively even if the important components are not present in the system architecture. With the DevOps movement gaining ground, this, too, will grow.

 

Telematics Testing will ensure better IT systems

As technology keeps improving, it will have a huge impact on the travel industry as well. As a result, the automotive IT industry will grow in 2015.

 

Crowdsourced Software testing – how good is it?

This is especially helpful when there is a lack of resources for testing the software in various situations and environments. Owing to its usability, it is gradually gaining popularity.

 

Depending on these trends, the software testing domain assures better quality solutions and better opportunities for the testers.