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fault seeding

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Official ISTQB Definition

The process of intentionally adding defects to a component or system to monitor the rate of detection and removal, and to estimate the number of defects remaining.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Intentionally inserting known bugs to measure test effectiveness.

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Look Closer

Planting defects to see how many tests find.

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The Bottom Line

A technique for assessing how good your tests are at finding bugs.

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