maintenance testing
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Official ISTQB Definition
Testing the changes to an operational system or the impact of a changed environment to an operational system.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Testing done when making changes to software that's already in production.
Look Closer
Checking that updates, migrations, or bug fixes don't break the live system.
The Bottom Line
Testing triggered by changes to existing software rather than new development.
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