Internal Testing
Internal testing is a software development practice where testing is performed by members of the same organization that developed the software, typically before it is released to external users or customers. It involves activities such as unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to identify and fix defects early in the development lifecycle. This approach helps ensure software quality, reliability, and adherence to requirements before public deployment.
Developers should learn and use internal testing to catch bugs early, reduce development costs, and improve product stability before external release. It is essential in agile and DevOps environments for continuous integration and delivery pipelines, where automated tests run frequently to validate code changes. Specific use cases include validating new features, regression testing after updates, and ensuring compliance with security or performance standards in enterprise applications.