white-box testing
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Official ISTQB Definition
Testing based on an analysis of the internal structure of the component or system.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Testing based on knowing how the code works inside.
Look Closer
Using knowledge of the internal structure to design tests that exercise specific paths.
The Bottom Line
Peeking inside the box to test the guts of the software, not just its surface.
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