Integration

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Definition

Combining separately built modules or subsystems into one working system and checking they communicate correctly through their interfaces.

Example: Integration comes AFTER development and BEFORE system testing.

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Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals.

Question types it can appear in

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Short answer: Explain why integration testing is needed

Where it has appeared in the paper

Secure Software Architecture (Part C). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

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General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Combining separately built modules or subsystems into one working system and checking they communicate correctly through their interfaces.” Then apply it: Integration comes AFTER development and BEFORE system testing.

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Flashcard: Integration in Programming Fundamentals (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Software development steps and algorithm design
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