Introduction to Software Engineering

1. What is Software Engineering?

● Software Engineering is a field of computer science focused on the systematic, disciplined, and
measurable approach to developing, operating, and maintaining software. It combines engineering
principles with programming to produce reliable, efficient, and scalable software solutions.

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2. Software Engineering Concepts

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● Software Process: Refers to a structured set of activities required to develop a software system. It
includes requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
● Software Lifecycle Models: Frameworks like Waterfall, Agile, and Spiral define stages and workflows
in software development, guiding the project from concept to deployment.

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● Quality Assurance: Ensures the software meets desired standards and user requirements.
Techniques include testing, code reviews, and static code analysis.

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● Software Metrics: Quantitative measures that help assess software characteristics, such as
complexity, maintainability, and performance.

3. Software Engineering Development Activities

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● Requirements Analysis: Identifying and documenting the functions and constraints of the software.
● System Design: Creating architecture and design models that outline the structure of the software,
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including database design, UI design, and software components.

● Implementation (Coding): Writing and compiling code to create software modules and components.
● Testing and Debugging: Ensuring the software functions as intended, identifying and fixing bugs, and
verifying system performance.
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● Deployment and Maintenance: Releasing the software for user use and updating it to handle issues
or changing requirements.
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4. Managing Software Development

● Project Management: Planning, monitoring, and controlling software development projects. It involves
defining scope, budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling.
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● Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact the project timeline, cost, or
quality.
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● Configuration Management: Managing changes to software artifacts (code, documents, etc.) to

ensure consistency and traceability.
● Team Coordination: Promotes collaboration and communication among team members to ensure
everyone is aligned on objectives and deliverables. This includes using tools like version control
systems and task management platforms.

Object-Oriented Concepts and Modeling

1. Object-Oriented Principles and Concepts

Classes and Objects:
● A class is a blueprint or template for creating objects. It defines attributes (properties) and methods
(behaviors).
● An object is an instance of a class, representing specific data and functionality within the program.
Modularity:
● Organizes code into separate, interchangeable modules or components, improving maintainability and
reusability.
Abstraction:
● Simplifies complex systems by focusing on essential features while hiding the underlying details.
Encapsulation:
● Restricts access to the internal state of an object, allowing control over how data is modified or

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accessed.

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2. Object Relationships

Association:

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● A relationship where objects are linked but exist independently (e.g., a teacher associated with a
student).

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Aggregation:
● A “whole-part” relationship where one object is a container for others but they can exist independently
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Composition:
● A strong “whole-part” relationship where the parts cannot exist without the whole (e.g., a house
containing rooms).
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3. Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Dynamic Binding

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● Allows a class (subclass) to inherit attributes and methods from another class (superclass), enabling
code reuse and hierarchical relationships.
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● The ability for different classes to be treated as instances of the same class through shared interfaces,
allowing for dynamic behavior based on context.
Dynamic Binding:
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● The process where method calls are resolved at runtime, allowing objects to respond according to
their actual derived types.
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4. Importance of Modeling
● Modeling provides a visual representation of the system structure and behavior, making it easier to
understand, design, and communicate complex software systems.
Object-Oriented Modeling:
● Models systems by identifying classes and objects, their relationships, and interactions. It is used to
represent real-world concepts, making systems more intuitive and closer to reality.

5. Identifying the Elements of an Object Model

Identifying Classes and Objects:

● Determine the primary entities in the problem domain that have unique attributes and behaviors.
Specifying Attributes:
● Define the properties or data associated with each class to capture essential characteristics.
Defining Operations:
● Specify the methods or functions associated with each class to define behavior.
Finalizing the Object Definition:
● Ensure each class and object has a clear definition, with attributes and methods that fit the overall
model requirements.

Introduction to UML (Unified Modeling Language)

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1. Overview of UML

● UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standardized visual language used to model software systems,

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capturing the structure, behavior, and interactions of a system in diagrams.
● It is widely used in software engineering to visualize, specify, and document system design, making it
easier for developers, analysts, and stakeholders to understand the system.

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● UML includes various diagrams, such as class diagrams, use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, and
activity diagrams, each serving specific purposes in modeling software components and interactions.
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2. Conceptual Model of UML
Building Blocks of UML:
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● Things: Represent elements like structural things (e.g., classes, components) and behavioral things
(e.g., interactions).
● Relationships: Define how elements are connected, including associations, dependencies,
generalizations, and realizations.
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● Diagrams: Provide visual representations using a combination of elements and relationships to depict
different aspects of the system.
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Mechanisms of UML:
● Includes specifications, views, and use cases to standardize model creation and interpretation.
Common UML Diagrams:
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● Class Diagram, Use Case Diagram, Sequence Diagram, Activity Diagram, State Machine Diagram,
Component Diagram, Deployment Diagram.
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3. UML Architecture
● UML follows a 4+1 architectural view model, which organizes diagrams into different perspectives:
● Logical View: Represents the object model of the design (mainly using class and object diagrams).
● Process View: Models dynamic aspects like interactions and behaviors (using sequence and activity
diagrams).
● Development View: Shows the organization of software modules and components.
● Physical View: Illustrates the physical deployment of software components on hardware.
● Scenarios (Use Case View): Captures user interactions and requirements.

4. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with UML

UML can be integrated into various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle:
● Requirements Gathering: Use case diagrams capture user requirements and interactions.
● System Analysis and Design: Class diagrams and sequence diagrams are used to define system
structure and workflows.
● Implementation: UML diagrams guide the coding phase by providing detailed architecture.
● Testing: Sequence diagrams and state diagrams help define test cases and workflows.
● Deployment and Maintenance: Component and deployment diagrams model system setup and
configuration.
Using UML throughout the SDLC ensures consistency, clarity, and better communication, enabling smoother
transitions across development phases.

Basic and Advanced Structural Modeling in UML

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1. Classes and Relationships
Class: Represents a blueprint for creating objects, containing attributes (data) and methods (behaviors).

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Classes are fundamental building blocks in UML.
Relationships: Show associations between classes, including:
● Association: A general link between two classes.

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● Aggregation: Represents a “whole-part” relationship where the part can exist independently of the
whole.
● Composition: A stronger “whole-part” relationship where the part cannot exist without the whole.
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● Generalization: Defines an inheritance relationship where a subclass inherits from a superclass.
● Dependency: Indicates that a class relies on another class for its operation.
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2. Common Mechanisms
● Stereotypes: Extend the meaning of model elements (e.g., <<interface>>, <<abstract>>).
● Tagged Values: Allow additional information to be attached to elements (e.g., author, version).
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● Constraints: Define conditions or restrictions on elements, expressed using Object Constraint

Language (OCL).
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3. Diagrams
UML includes several types of diagrams for structural modeling:
● Class Diagram: Displays classes, attributes, operations, and relationships, forming the static structure
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of the system.
● Object Diagram: Shows instances of classes at a particular moment, reflecting the system’s state at
runtime.
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● Package Diagram: Organizes classes and other elements into groups (packages), helping manage
large models.

4. Class Diagram
● Class Diagram: A core diagram in UML, showing classes with their attributes and methods, and the
relationships among them.
● Attributes: Represent data or properties of a class.
● Methods: Represent functions or behaviors of a class.
● Visibility: Controls access to class members using symbols (e.g., + for public, - for private).

5. Advanced Classes and Relationships

● Advanced Classes: Include abstract classes (cannot be instantiated) and metaclasses (classes that
define other classes).
● Advanced Relationships: Refine basic relationships with more complex associations, such as
multiple inheritance, reflexive associations (relationships with itself), and qualified associations (adding
keys to associations for specificity).

6. Interface, Types, and Roles

● Interface: Defines a contract of methods without implementation. Classes that implement the interface
agree to provide specific functionality.
● Types: Generalizations of objects or classes, representing a broader concept.

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● Roles: Define the expected behavior or position of an object in a specific context or relationship.

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7. Packages
● Packages: Used to group related classes, interfaces, and other elements to organize large models,
improve readability, and manage complexity.

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● Package Dependency: Shows dependencies between different packages, aiding in module-level
understanding of the system structure.

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8. Object Diagram
● Object Diagram: Represents instances of classes and their relationships at a particular time. It
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provides a snapshot of the system state, useful for understanding object interactions and testing
specific scenarios.
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Basic and Advanced Behavioral Modeling in UML

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1. Interactions
● Interactions: Define how objects or components communicate with each other to perform specific
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tasks. Interactions are crucial in describing dynamic behavior and are captured through different UML
diagrams, such as sequence and collaboration diagrams.
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2. Use Cases
● Use Cases: Describe functional requirements by defining specific scenarios where the system
interacts with external users or systems. They represent the various ways in which users can interact
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with the system.

● Actors: External entities (people, systems) that interact with the system.
● Use Case Diagram: A high-level view of user interactions with the system, showing actors, use cases,
and their relationships.

3. Use Case Diagram

● Use Case Diagram: Visualize the relationships between actors and use cases in a system, showing
how users interact with system functionalities.
● Elements: Actors, use cases, associations, and relationships such as <<include>> and <<extend>> to
represent dependencies between use cases.

4. Sequence Diagram
● Sequence Diagram: Represents object interactions in a specific sequence, showing how messages
are exchanged between objects over time.
● Elements: Lifelines (represent objects), messages, activation bars, and objects’ interactions arranged
in the order they occur.

5. Collaboration Diagram
● Collaboration Diagram: Also known as a communication diagram, it shows interactions between
objects and their relationships.
● Elements: Objects, links, and messages, highlighting which objects collaborate to achieve a function.

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● Interaction Diagram: An umbrella term that encompasses both sequence and collaboration diagrams,
as they both depict interactions between objects in different ways.
● Purpose: Used to detail how objects collaborate to execute specific functionalities.

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7. Activity Diagram
● Activity Diagram: Models workflows and control flows within a system, illustrating sequences of

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activities and decisions.
● Elements: Activities, transitions, decision points, start/end nodes, and swimlanes (for roles).
● Use: Useful for visualizing the logic of complex business processes or algorithms.
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8. State Chart Diagram
● State Chart Diagram: Describes the life cycle of an object, showing how it transitions through various
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states based on events.

● Elements: States, transitions, events, and actions, helping to track object behavior over time.
● Use: Useful for modeling state-dependent behavior, especially in objects that go through different
phases.
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Architectural Modeling in UML

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1. Artifacts
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● Artifacts: Physical entities or outputs generated during the software development process, such as
executable files, libraries, configuration files, and documentation.
● Purpose: Represent tangible deliverables and deployment elements that form the final software
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product.
● Example: Source code files, compiled binaries, and database scripts.

2. Artifact Diagram
● Artifact Diagram: Shows the organization and dependencies of software artifacts in the system. It
provides a view of the physical aspects of the software, including how artifacts are related or depend
on one another.
● Elements: Artifacts, dependencies, and associations, visualizing how files, executables, and other
components interact and depend on each other within the system.

3. Implementation Diagram
● Implementation Diagram: Refers to the organization of implementation artifacts within a system,
often synonymous with the component diagram in UML. It illustrates how software components and
artifacts are organized for implementation and maintenance.
● Purpose: Demonstrates the structure and interaction of components, modules, or subsystems during
development.
● Components: Software modules or packages that make up the system, their interfaces, and
dependencies between them.

4. Deployment Diagram
● Deployment Diagram: Represents the physical deployment of artifacts on hardware nodes (servers,

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devices) in the production environment, showing where and how components are installed and

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executed.
● Elements: Nodes (hardware devices), communication paths, artifacts, and their relationships, helping
to map out the infrastructure and deployment configuration.
● Use: Useful for modeling system architecture in terms of software distribution, network configuration,

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and hardware resources.

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1. Generic Components of Object-Oriented Design Model
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● The object-oriented design model consists of various elements that represent system behavior, data
structures, and interactions. Key components include classes, objects, interfaces, and relationships, all
structured to reflect real-world entities and their interactions.
● Purpose: To provide a blueprint that guides the development, ensuring the system is well-organized,
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modular, and scalable.

2. System Design Process

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● System Design Process: Involves translating requirements into a detailed design that specifies
system architecture, components, and their interactions.
● Stages: Include defining the overall system structure, identifying key components, mapping out data
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flows, and creating initial interfaces.

● Goal: To develop a model that serves as a framework for implementing the functional requirements.
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3. Partitioning the Analysis Model

● Partitioning the Analysis Model: Divides the analysis model into smaller, manageable subsystems or
modules based on functionality, enhancing modularity and enabling parallel development.
● Benefit: Increases maintainability and reusability, making the system easier to understand and modify
as it evolves.

4. Concurrency and Subsystem Allocation

● Concurrency: Deals with identifying parts of the system that can operate independently and
concurrently, improving performance in multi-threaded or distributed environments.
● Subsystem Allocation: Distributes the identified modules or components across hardware or
software subsystems to optimize resource use and manage dependencies.
5. Task Management Component
● Task Management Component: Manages system tasks, scheduling, and coordinating concurrent
processes, often using threads or asynchronous execution.
● Role: Ensures smooth operation by prioritizing and managing tasks, balancing system load, and
maintaining performance under various workloads.

6. Data Management Component

Data Management Component: Handles data storage, retrieval, and manipulation, managing the system's
data flow and interactions with databases or files.
Functionality: Includes data access, validation, persistence, and transactions, ensuring data integrity and

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consistency throughout the system.

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7. Resource Management Component
● Resource Management Component: Oversees system resources such as memory, CPU, network
connections, and storage to ensure they are efficiently allocated and used.

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● Importance: Prevents resource contention and ensures that resources are available for high-priority
tasks, optimizing overall system performance.

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8. Inter Sub-system Communication
● Inter Sub-system Communication: Manages data exchange and message passing between
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different subsystems, enabling coordination and integration of functionalities.
● Mechanisms: Can include messaging protocols, shared data structures, or middleware, ensuring that
subsystems remain cohesive and responsive to each other.
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Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)

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1. Iterative Development
● Iterative Development: A process where the system is developed incrementally through repeated
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cycles (iterations), allowing continuous refinement of the design based on feedback.

● Advantages: Reduces risks, incorporates user feedback, and allows for adjustments to changing
requirements, improving the system's adaptability and quality over time.
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2. Unified Process and Its Phases

● Unified Process (UP): A widely-used, iterative, and incremental software development framework that
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organizes development into structured phases, each containing several iterations. It’s especially suited
for object-oriented analysis and design.
● Phases of Unified Process:
○ Inception: Defines the project scope, goals, key requirements, and feasibility. Key deliverables
include initial requirements, project vision, and a rough project plan.
○ Elaboration: Focuses on detailed analysis, refining requirements, and addressing major
architectural risks. The architecture is established, and critical use cases are identified and
validated.
○ Construction: The main development phase where the system is built based on the
architecture from the elaboration phase. This phase includes coding, testing, and integration.
○ Transition: Prepares the software for deployment, ensuring it meets user needs and is stable.
Activities include final testing, user training, and deployment into the production environment.
3. Understanding Requirements
● Understanding Requirements: Involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting the functional and
non-functional requirements of the system.
● Importance: Accurate requirements capture is crucial for designing a system that meets user needs
and expectations. Use cases, user stories, and requirements specifications are common methods
used to capture these needs in object-oriented analysis.

Object-Oriented Testing (OOT)

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1. Overview of Testing and Object-Oriented Testing

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● Testing: The process of evaluating software to identify and fix defects, ensuring it meets user
requirements and performs as expected.
● Object-Oriented Testing: Focuses on testing object-oriented software, which has unique characteristics

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like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. This approach requires specialized testing
techniques to address issues related to class hierarchies, object interactions, and encapsulated states.

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2. Types of Testing
● Unit Testing: Tests individual classes and methods to verify they work as expected in isolation.
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● Integration Testing: Tests interactions between classes and modules, focusing on how they work
together within the system.
● System Testing: Tests the complete system, ensuring that all components work together to meet
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requirements.
● Acceptance Testing: Validates that the system meets user requirements and is ready for deployment.
● Regression Testing: Ensures that new changes or additions don’t introduce bugs into previously
tested areas of the system.
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3. Object-Oriented Testing Strategies

● Class Testing: Focuses on testing individual classes, including their attributes and methods.
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● Cluster Testing: Tests related classes that work together, especially those that form a subsystem or
group with strong interactions.
● System Testing: Evaluates the system as a whole, focusing on end-to-end functionality across
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classes and modules.

● Use Case Testing: Verifies the system's behavior from the user’s perspective, ensuring that use cases
are executed as expected.
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4. Test Case Design for Object-Oriented Software

● Encapsulation Testing: Focuses on verifying the internal state and behavior of encapsulated objects
through public interfaces.
● Inheritance Testing: Tests classes with inheritance relationships, ensuring that subclasses behave
correctly and honor superclass contracts.
● Polymorphism Testing: Verifies that polymorphic behavior, such as method overriding, functions as
intended across different class instances.

5. Inter-Class Test Case Design

● Inter-Class Test Case Design: Tests interactions between classes, focusing on how objects
communicate and collaborate to perform complex tasks.
● Focus Areas: Includes testing associations, aggregations, compositions, and message passing
between classes, ensuring that objects work correctly in a group context.

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