Checklist-Based Testing
Definition
An experience-based testing technique where testers use a list of items to be verified or conditions to be checked. Checklists are built from past experience, known risk areas, or quality standards.
Related Terms
A category of test techniques that leverage the tester's skill, intuition, and knowledge of similar applications to design and execute tests. It complements formal techniques by catching defects that structured approaches might overlook.
Exploratory TestingA hands-on approach where test design, execution, and learning happen simultaneously. The tester actively explores the application, adapting their strategy based on what they discover during the session.
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