Unit Testing

Updated 22 Jul 2026

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def
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  testing of individual software components (units) in isolation
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  the unit is the smallest component of the software that functions individually
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purpose
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  simplifies testing of the whole software by ensuring each element is fully tested before integration
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  depicts how the code performs at each individual part
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  has a faster execution time than higher-level tests
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exercises
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  specific paths in a component's control structure to ensure complete coverage and maximum error detection
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typically uses
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  White Box Testing techniques
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  performed by developers
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