Software testing is a critical part of ensuring an application is stable, functional, and free from defects before release. Two essential types of testing— Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing —play crucial roles in this process, but they serve different purposes. In this blog, we'll explore the differences between Smoke Testing vs Sanity Testing , their characteristics, and real-world examples to help testers apply them effectively. What is Smoke Testing? Smoke testing is a preliminary test performed after a new software build to verify whether major functionalities are working as expected. It acts as a quick health check for the application before proceeding to deeper testing. Key Characteristics ✔ Focuses on essential critical functionalities . ✔ Executed on every new software build before deeper testing. ✔ Helps in early detection of major defects . ✔ Can be performed manually or automated . ✔ Also known as Build Verification Testing (BVT) . Example of Smoke Testin...
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