Testing & Quality
What is Shift-Left Testing?
Moving testing activities earlier in the delivery lifecycle to find defects when they are cheaper to fix.
Examples include static code checks, unit tests, and early string tests within sprints. Test design starts during fit-to-standard. It reduces late integration surprises.
Related terms
Unit Testing
Testing an individual configuration item or development object in isolation to verify it works as designed.
Static Code Analysis
Examining source code without executing it to detect defects, vulnerabilities, and standards violations.
Agile
An iterative delivery philosophy emphasizing incremental value, collaboration, and adaptation to change.
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