V Model
V model is also known as Verification and Validation model. In V model, the testing phase goes in parallel with the development phase. Thus, the testing phase starts right at the beginning of SDLC.
As we can see in the above diagram, the test activities start in parallel with the development activities e.g. during the requirement analysis phase, acceptance-test cases are prepared by the testing team; during system design phase, the system test case are prepared. Similarly, for each phase of development a corresponding QA activity is performed. Later, when the deliverable gets ready, the QA artifacts are used to conduct the testing. Along with that, each phase of development phase is verified before moving to the next phase.
As we can see in the above diagram, the test activities start in parallel with the development activities e.g. during the requirement analysis phase, acceptance-test cases are prepared by the testing team; during system design phase, the system test case are prepared. Similarly, for each phase of development a corresponding QA activity is performed. Later, when the deliverable gets ready, the QA artifacts are used to conduct the testing. Along with that, each phase of development phase is verified before moving to the next phase.
Advantages of V Model
- Each phase of development is tested before moving to next phase, hence there is higher rate of success.
- It avoids defect leakage to the later phases as each phase is verified explicitely.
- The model has clear and defined steps. So, it is easier to implement.
- It is suitable for smaller projects where requirements are fixed.
