Smoke Testing vs Sanity Testing: A Detailed Comparison
In the world of software testing, Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing are often discussed together due to their overlapping objectives. However, they serve distinct purposes and are used in different scenarios. This blog will explore their purpose, scope, execution, similarities, and differences, providing clarity on when to perform and use these testing types. What is Smoke Testing? Purpose Smoke Testing, also known as "Build Verification Testing," ensures that the critical functionalities of the software are working correctly after a new build is deployed. It acts as a preliminary check to decide whether the software is stable enough for further testing. Scope Focuses on the core features of the application. Verifies the stability of the build. Involves only high-level testing without delving into detailed scenarios. Execution Performed by developers or testers. Test cases are predefined and include the critical paths of the application. Automated tools or manual execution ...