The document compares smoke testing and sanity testing in software development. Smoke testing is aimed at checking the basic functionalities of a software build, while sanity testing verifies specific bug fixes and overall system stability. It outlines key differences in purpose, execution, coverage, and documentation for both testing types.

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Sanity vs Smoke Testing
A Comparison
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Introduction
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Purpose
To check that bugs have been resolved after
the build
Sanity Testing
To find if the program's functionalities are
working properly
Smoke Testing

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Documentation
It’s not scripted and can’t be documented
Sanity Testing
It’s not scripted and can’t be documented
Smoke Testing

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Basis of Testing
To determine the system’s rationality and
correctness
Sanity Testing
To ensure the newly generated build is
stable enough
Smoke Testing

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Execution
It is usually executed by the users
Sanity Testing
It is executed by the Developers and testers
Smoke Testing

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Subset
A subset of Regression testing
Sanity Testing
A subset of Acceptance testing
Smoke Testing

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Performed on stable build or the new software
Performed On
Sanity Testing
Smoke Testing is first performed on the initial build
Smoke Testing

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Coverage
Covers specific modules in which code changes
are made
Sanity Testing
Covers end-to-end basic functionalities of
the system
Smoke Testing

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