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
The Quick Take
Intentionally inserting known bugs to measure test effectiveness.
Look Closer
Planting defects to see how many tests find.
The Bottom Line
A technique for assessing how good your tests are at finding bugs.
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