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Phase 4 · SDLC, Agile & Testing Methodologies

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Waterfall vs Agile Testing

Part of the QA Testing Roadmap.

Summary

In Waterfall, testing happens as a distinct phase after development completes; in Agile, testing happens continuously within each sprint — the shift changes both the pace and the QA engineer's daily rhythm significantly.

How to Learn This

  • 1Compare how testing timing and cadence differ between Waterfall and Agile projects.
  • 2Learn why Agile testing requires tighter, faster feedback loops with developers.
  • 3Understand most modern software teams use Agile or a hybrid approach today.

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