parallel testing
[ˈpærəlel ˈtɛstɪŋ]
noun
testes em paralelo
1. A software testing methodology where a new system is tested alongside an existing system to verify that both produce equivalent results before the new system replaces the old one
The company performed parallel testing of the new accounting software with the legacy system for three months before full migration.
A empresa realizou testes em paralelo do novo software de contabilidade com o sistema legado por três meses antes da migração completa.
2. Running multiple test cases or test scenarios simultaneously to validate system functionality and performance
Parallel testing helped identify performance bottlenecks that wouldn't have been visible in sequential testing.
Os testes em paralelo ajudaram a identificar gargalos de desempenho que não seriam visíveis nos testes sequenciais.
Parallel testing is a critical methodology in Brazilian and international IT industries, particularly valued in financial institutions and large corporations where system failures are costly. The term is widely standardized in technical Portuguese across Brazil, Portugal, and other Portuguese-speaking tech hubs. It reflects a cautious approach to system migration that minimizes business risk during digital transformation initiatives.
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