Equivalence Partitioning is a black-box testing technique. It divides input data into partitions and tests one representative value from each.
Key steps in Equivalence Partitioning:
- Identify input parameters
- Divide inputs into partitions
- Select representative values
- Design test cases
- Execute tests with selected values
Benefits:
- Reduces the number of test cases
- Improves test coverage efficiency
- Helps identify invalid inputs
- Supports systematic test design
- Applicable to various types of testing
Equivalence partitioning is often combined with other techniques, like boundary value analysis, for comprehensive testing.