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black-box test technique

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Official ISTQB Definition

A test technique based on the specification of a component or system.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

A method for designing tests based only on what the software should do, not how it's coded.

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Look Closer

Creating tests from requirements and specifications without looking at the code.

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The Bottom Line

Test design focused on inputs and outputs, treating the system as a black box.

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