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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

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The Quick Take

Testing command-line interfaces where users type text commands.

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Look Closer

Verifying that terminal-based applications respond correctly to commands.

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The Bottom Line

Testing software that's controlled through typed commands rather than clicking.

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