In previous posts we discuss a lot about testing, types of testing extra but here we are going to discuss something which is very important for every novel software tester, as this is the most asked question in a software testing interview.
Before discussing the difference points let's quickly understand what is black box testing and what is white box testing??
White box testing is that type of software testing in which the inner structure is clearly known to the software tester. It is also called transparent testing.
Whereas black box testing is that type of software testing in which the internal structure or code is not known to the software tester.
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1.Definition
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White box testing is a kind of testing in which internal structure, design or implementation of the product or software is well known to the software tester
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Black box testing is a kind of testing in which the internal structure, design or implementation is clearly known to the software tester
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2.Performed by
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White box testing is performed by the software developers
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Black box testing is carried out by software testers
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3.Applicable To
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Mainly applicable to lower level of testing viz Unit Testing, Integration Testing.
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Mainly applicable to higher level of testing viz Acceptance Testing,
System Testing
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4.Implementation Knowledge
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Required
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Not Required
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5.Responsibility
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Software developers are responsible
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Software testers are responsible
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6.Basis for Test Cases
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Detail Design
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Requirement Specification
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7.Means
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White box Testing actually means structural testing or interior testing
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Black box testing actually means functional testing or external testing
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8.Main aim
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The main aim of white box testing is to check how system is performing
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The main aim of black box testing is that what functionality is being testing by system under test cases
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