In this assignment, students will engage in hands$-$on exploration and testing of an open$-$source systemof their choice. The primary objective is to provide students with practical experience in softwaretesting methodologies and techniques.Students have the option to work alone or preferably in teams of two. Firstly, students are tasked withresearching and selecting an open$-$source system aligned with their interests and the courseobjectives. Examples of suitable systems include content management systems, e$-$commerceplatforms, project management tools, or any other software with available source code.Once the system is chosen, students will embark on a thorough exploration phase, running the systemmultiple times to familiarize themselves with its functionalities. They should pay close attention tovarious features, modules, and user interactions, noting any areas of concern or improvement.Following the exploration phase, students will prepare a comprehensive set of test cases to rigorouslytest the systems functionalities. These test cases should cover a range of scenarios, including positiveand negative test cases, boundary cases, edge cases, and integration tests. Each test case should beclearly documented with a description of the scenario, steps to reproduce, expected results, and anyadditional notes.Finally, students will submit a detailed report summarizing their findings and test cases. The reportshould include an introduction to the selected open$-$source system, a summary of exploration findings,documentation of test cases, and reflections on the testing process.Evaluation of the assignment will be based on the selection of an appropriate open$-$source system,thorough exploration and understanding of its functionalities, preparation of comprehensive testcases, clarity and organization of the submitted report, and adherence to deadlines and submissionguidelines.Overall, this assignment aims to equip students with valuable skills and experience in software testing,preparing them for future roles in software development and quality assurance.