unit test
[/ˈjuːnɪt tɛst/]
nounpl: unit tests
teste unitário
1. A software testing method in which individual units or components of a program are tested in isolation to verify that each unit functions correctly
The developer wrote a unit test to ensure the login function works properly before integrating it with the rest of the application.
O desenvolvedor escreveu um teste unitário para garantir que a função de login funciona corretamente antes de integrá-la com o resto da aplicação.
2. An automated test that validates the behavior of a single function, method, or module
Each unit test checks a specific piece of code and reports whether it behaves as expected.
Cada teste unitário verifica uma parte específica do código e relata se ele se comporta conforme esperado.
Unit testing is a fundamental practice in modern software development, highly valued in both Brazilian and American tech industries. It's particularly emphasized in agile development methodologies and is considered a best practice in professional programming environments. The term is used identically across Portuguese-speaking countries in the tech sector.
Related Idioms & Phrases
write unit tests to catch bugs early
maintain good unit test coverage
run the unit tests before committing code
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