test case explosion
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Official ISTQB Definition
The disproportionate growth of the number of test cases with growing size of the test basis, when using a certain test design technique. Test case explosion may also happen when applying the test design technique systematically for the first time.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
When the number of possible tests becomes unmanageable.
Look Closer
Combinatorial growth in test cases.
The Bottom Line
The challenge of too many possible tests to run.
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