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      The integration testing of components.        - Official ISTQB definition text
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<p>Checking that units communicate correctly with each other.</p>
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<p>Making sure the bricks fit together properly, not just that each brick is solid.</p>
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 * @author Greg Paskal / Claude
 * @company MissionWares®
 *
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            <p>The integration testing of components.</p>
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<p>Checking that units communicate correctly with each other.</p>
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<p>Making sure the bricks fit together properly, not just that each brick is solid.</p>
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