CLI testing
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing performed by submitting commands to the software under test using a dedicated command-line interface.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Testing command-line interfaces where users type text commands.
Look Closer
Verifying that terminal-based applications respond correctly to commands.
The Bottom Line
Testing software that's controlled through typed commands rather than clicking.
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