Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Testing refers to the process of evaluating a program or system to ensure that it functions correctly, meets its requirements, and produces expected results.
Related terms
Unit Testing: Unit testing involves testing individual components or units of code to verify their functionality.
Integration Testing: Integration testing focuses on testing how different components work together as a whole system.
Regression Testing: Regression testing involves retesting previously tested parts of a program after modifications have been made to ensure that no new errors were introduced.