component testing

[/kəmˈpoʊnənt ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
teste de componentes
1. A software testing method that focuses on testing individual components or modules of a system in isolation to verify that they function correctly before integration
Component testing ensures that each module works properly before they are combined into the larger system.
O teste de componentes garante que cada módulo funcione corretamente antes de serem combinados no sistema maior.
2. The process of validating the functionality, performance, and reliability of a single software component or hardware part
During component testing, developers identify bugs in individual units of code.
Durante o teste de componentes, os desenvolvedores identificam bugs em unidades individuais de código.
Component testing is a fundamental practice in both Brazilian and international software development methodologies. In Brazil, as in the USA, it is considered a critical part of the Agile and DevOps workflows, often performed continuously by developers. The term is predominantly used in technical and professional contexts within the software development industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unit testingmodule testingisolated testingindividual component testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
integration testingsystem testingend-to-end testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de componentes
Standard term used in Brazilian software development industry
São Paulo
teste de componentes / teste unitário
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
teste de componentes / testes de unidades
Portuguese variant with slightly different terminology emphasis
USA/Technical
component testing
Standard technical terminology in English-speaking software development

Related Words

software testingquality assurancedebuggingtest automationcode reviewregression testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

test early, test often
catch bugs before they multiply
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