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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exploratory testingrandom testinginformal testingunscripted testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
planned testingsystematic testingscripted testingregression testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
teste ad hoc
Most common term in Brazilian software development industry
São Paulo
teste ad hoc / testes informais
Tech hubs often use the English term directly or with Portuguese adaptation
Portugal
teste ad hoc / teste exploratório
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'teste exploratório' as an equivalent
Technical Documentation
teste ad hoc
Latin term 'ad hoc' is widely accepted in technical documentation across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

quality assurancesoftware testingtest casebug detectionexploratory testingtest methodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fly testing
testing by feel
intuition-based testing
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