Software Testing Glossary

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Essential terminology for software testing and quality assurance. From test cases to requirements traceability, learn the language of testing.

B D E P R S T U

B

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

A development approach that describes software behavior in plain language using Given-When-Then format.

D

Defect (Bug)

A flaw in the software that causes it to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly.

E

Expected Result

The anticipated outcome of a test case step or the test case as a whole.

P

Precondition

The required state or setup that must exist before a test case can be executed.

R

Regression Testing

Testing that verifies existing functionality still works after code changes.

Requirements Traceability

The ability to link and track requirements through design, development, and testing.

S

Smoke Testing

Quick testing of critical functionality to verify the build is stable enough for further testing.

T

Test Automation

Using software tools to execute tests automatically without manual intervention.

Test Case

A documented set of conditions and steps used to verify that a software feature works as expected.

Test Coverage

A measure of how much of the software or requirements are tested by test cases.

Test Cycle

A single iteration of testing a specific set of test cases, typically associated with a release or sprint.

Test Execution

The process of running test cases and recording the actual results.

Test Plan

A document outlining the testing approach, scope, resources, and schedule for a project or release.

Test Suite

A collection of test cases grouped together for a specific testing purpose.

U

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Testing performed by end users or stakeholders to verify the software meets business requirements.

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