The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Summary

A structured process — requirement analysis, test planning, test case design, environment setup, test execution, and closure — describing how testing work flows through a project.

• 1Sketch a real or hypothetical project through all STLC stages.
• 2Identify which stage is most commonly rushed under deadline pressure.
• 3Learn how STLC relates to, but is distinct from, the broader SDLC.