state transition testing
📘 CTAL-TA
📗 CTFL
Official ISTQB Definition
A black-box test technique in which test cases are designed to exercise elements of a state transition model.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Testing software that changes states — like logged in, logged out, pending.
Look Closer
Making sure the system moves correctly from one state to another based on events.
The Bottom Line
When software has different modes or statuses, test the transitions between them.
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