Description: Effectiveness metrics in software testing are indicators that allow evaluating the ability of a testing process to identify defects in the software. These metrics are fundamental to ensuring the quality of the final product, as they provide a quantitative view of the performance of the testing process. Among the most common metrics are defect detection rate, which measures the proportion of defects found relative to the total existing defects, and test coverage, which assesses the percentage of code or functionalities that have been tested. The effectiveness of testing is not only measured in terms of the number of defects detected but also in the quality of the tests performed, implying that metrics should be interpreted in a broader context. Implementing these metrics enables development and testing teams to identify areas for improvement, optimize resources, and ultimately deliver more robust and reliable software. In a software development environment, where speed and quality are essential, effectiveness metrics become key tools for informed decision-making and continuous improvement of the testing process.
