Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

The STLC breaks the testing process into clear steps such as requirement analysis, planning, designing test cases, setting up environments, execution, reporting and closure. Imagine preparing tests for a new feature on an e-commerce site. Before running anything, you review requirements, gather data and verify that your environment is ready. This structure keeps the testing effort focused and organized.

Following the STLC also makes teamwork easier because everyone understands what stage the project is currently in.