ad hoc testing
[/æd hɒk ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
teste ad hoc
1. Unplanned, informal software testing performed without predetermined test cases or a structured methodology, typically done spontaneously to explore the software's behavior
The QA team performed ad hoc testing to discover unexpected bugs in the new feature.
O time de QA realizou teste ad hoc para descobrir bugs inesperados na nova funcionalidade.
2. Testing approach where testers use their intuition and experience to identify defects rather than following a formal test plan
Ad hoc testing is useful for finding edge cases that scripted tests might miss.
O teste ad hoc é útil para encontrar casos extremos que testes roteirizados possam perder.
In Brazilian software development, 'ad hoc testing' is a recognized term in QA departments. It's often used in agile environments where teams value both structured testing and exploratory approaches. The term maintains its Latin form across both English and Portuguese technical communities, reflecting the international nature of software development terminology.
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