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Software testing

Processes and functions that result in data relating to the usability of a computer program.

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Software testing

capture/replay tool

Software; Software testing

A test tool that records test input as it is sent to the software under test. The input cases stored can then be used to reproduce the test at a later time. Most commonly applied to GUI test tools.

ad hoc testing

Software; Software testing

A testing phase where the tester tries to 'break' the system by randomly trying the system's functionality. Can include negative testing as well.

static analyzer

Software; Software testing

A tool that carries out static analysis.

n+1 testing

Software; Software testing

A variation of Regression Testing. Testing conducted with multiple cycles in which errors found in test cycle N are resolved and the solution is retested in test cycle N+1. The cycles are typically ...

thread testing

Software; Software testing

A variation of top-down testing where the progressive integration of components follows the implementation of subsets of the requirements, as opposed to the integration of components by successively ...

basis path testing

Software; Software testing

A white box test case design technique that uses the algorithmic flow of the program to design tests.

loop testing

Software; Software testing

A white box testing technique that exercises program loops.

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