Smoke Testing Method
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A Smoke Testing Method is a software testing method that ensures the core functionalities of a system are operational after deployment or changes.
- Context:
- It can (typically) verify Cloud System Deployment functionality by checking the essential services and interfaces.
- It can (often) detect major issues early in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring stability before further testing.
- It can range from being a quick verification of Basic Functionalities to a comprehensive check of Core Components.
- It can involve Automated Testing Tools like Selenium or Cypress for efficient execution.
- It can include manual testing practices, especially in complex or non-standard environments.
- It can be part of Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to ensure ongoing stability with each build.
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- Example(s):
- a Smoke Test for Cloud System Deployment that ensures APIs, UI, database, and network connectivity are functional.
- a Smoke Test for Software Release that validates basic operations post-deployment.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Unit Testing, which focuses on individual components rather than the entire system's core functionalities.
- Integration Testing, which is more comprehensive and detailed compared to the initial checks of smoke testing.
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- See: Integration Testing, System Testing, Continuous Integration, API Testing