Test Suite

A Test Suite is a collection of test cases that are designed to verify that a software system meets its design specifications and requirements. It encompasses a comprehensive set of tests that assess the functionality, performance, and security of the software.

Purpose

• Ensure Quality: Confirm that the software behaves as expected under various conditions.
• Detect Regressions: Identify issues introduced by changes or updates to the codebase.
• Facilitate Development: Support developers in making confident changes and enhancements.
• Compliance: Verify that the software meets regulatory and compliance requirements.

Anti-patterns

• Incomplete Coverage: While full coverage is not realistic or economical, failing to cover all critical paths and functionalities of the software can lead to undetected issues.
• Overlapping Tests: Writing test cases that duplicate each other's purpose, wasting resources.
• Hardcoding Values: Using hard-coded values that make tests fragile and not reusable.
• Ignoring Flakiness: Not addressing tests that occasionally fail without a clear reason, which can undermine confidence in the test suite.
• Neglecting Maintenance: Allowing the test suite to become outdated as the software evolves, reducing its effectiveness.