Software development is the amalgamation of set of activities which translates the needs of the user into a software product. Software Development in itself is a big challenge and in the present times the challenge is growing bigger and bigger, simply because software products are multifaceted, made to perform in multi-platforms environments.

The pressures of increasing complexities and the ever changing environment are mounting constantly. To succeed it is imperative that quality software is developed and delivered. No company can afford to ?cut a sorry figure? or ?tarnish its reputation?. It is here that comes into the picture and undoubtedly plays a crucial role. To prove a system, software testing is the only way out.

Software testing in simple terms is to establish the worth of the software developed. Software testing is done in context with the efficiency, compatibility and usability of any software developed. Software testing can be categorized as ?static testing ? which in other terms is reviews, walkthroughs or inspections, and

(x)Acceptance testing - to confirm if the software developed meets the needs of the customer.

(xi)Load testing ? It is a performance test i.e. the system is tested under different load levels.

(xii)Stress testing ? done to find out the utmost limit of the System there after the system fails.

(xiii)Usability testing ? to check the user friendliness.

(xiv)Alpha testing ? is a testing done at the end of software development, it helps in making minor design changes.

(xv)Beta testing ?the final test before the software developed is released for commercial use.

Success in software development lies in delivering a quality product and Software testing ensures this.