What Is Test Data

Test data is the input provided to a software system during testing, encompassing a range of scenarios to validate the system’s functionality, performance, and robustness.

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Test Data: Examples in Context

Diverse test data, including edge cases and boundary values, is used to validate the software’s robustness under various scenarios.

Test data includes realistic user profiles and input scenarios to simulate real-world usage, uncovering potential issues that may arise in different usage contexts.

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