The testing phase validates that the newly developed application is working according to the technical specifications and within the system environment. There are two stages of testing: unit testing and integration (or acceptance) testing.

The developer is responsible for the unit testing and will verify that the application is performing as specified in the technical specification document.

At the completion of the unit testing stage, the application is ready for the next stage, integration (or acceptance) testing. Integration testing is performed by the client and consists of verifying that the newly developed application functions adequately within its system environment. In other words, the application functions according to the requirements, and related applications function as they did before.

There are several different systems at Miami University and each system has its own testing environment and guidelines. Please refer to the list below for the appropriate testing environment standard:

• Banner Testing Environment (Approved)
• FormScape Testing Environment (On hold)
• EM Testing Procedure (On Hold)
• MInE Testing Procedure (Approved)
• Web Application Testing Guidelines (Approved)
• LEGC Testing Procedure (Not started)

Please send comments and suggestions to the ISS Standards Committee at MCSUASTD@Listserv.muohio.edu.