The subset of software which helps in performing the testing of application.

☛ Testware are required to plan, design, and execute tests. It contains documents, scripts, inputs, expected results, set-up and additional software or utilities used in testing.

☛ Testware is term given to combination of all utilities and application software that required for testing a software package.

Testware is special because it has:

► Different purpose

► Different metrics for quality and

► Different users