progressive testing
[/prəˈɡresɪv ˈtestɪŋ/]
noun
testes progressivos
1. A software testing methodology where new features or components are tested incrementally as they are developed, rather than waiting until the entire system is complete
The development team adopted progressive testing to catch bugs early in the development cycle.
O time de desenvolvimento adotou testes progressivos para identificar bugs no início do ciclo de desenvolvimento.
2. In medical contexts, a systematic testing procedure that increases in difficulty or intensity over time to assess functional capacity or limitations
The patient underwent progressive testing to determine their cardiovascular endurance levels.
O paciente foi submetido a testes progressivos para determinar seus níveis de resistência cardiovascular.
3. An educational assessment approach where students are tested continuously throughout a course rather than only at the end
Progressive testing allows teachers to monitor student understanding throughout the semester.
Os testes progressivos permitem que os professores monitorem a compreensão dos alunos durante todo o semestre.
Progressive testing is a fundamental practice in modern software development methodologies, particularly in agile and DevOps environments. Both Brazil and Portugal have adopted this terminology as the tech industry has grown. The concept reflects a shift from traditional waterfall testing approaches to more dynamic, ongoing quality assurance practices common in startups and tech companies across both countries.
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