Software Testing Article

 Software testing has come a long way since the dawn of computing, evolving from rudimentary manual checks to sophisticated AI-driven processes. This journey reflects the broader advancements in technology and the growing complexity of software systems. Understanding this evolution offers insight into how software quality assurance has transformed and what the future might hold. The Birth of Software The concept of software dates back to the early 19th century, but the first true instance of software was developed in the 1940s. Ada Lovelace, a mathematician and writer, is often credited with creating the first algorithm intended for a machine—the Analytical Engine, an early mechanical computer conceptualized by Charles Babbage. However, the first actual software, as we understand it today, came into being with the development of the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) in the 1940s. ENIAC, designed by John Presper Eckert and John William Mauchly, was used primarily for