Prøvestabilitet

Prøvestabilitet refers to the concept of stability in the context of testing, particularly in software development and experimental procedures. It addresses the consistency and reliability of test results over time or across different test runs. Ensuring prøvestabilitet is crucial for making informed decisions based on test outcomes.

In software testing, prøvestabilitet relates to whether automated tests consistently pass or fail under the same conditions. A test suite exhibiting good prøvestabilitet will produce predictable results, meaning a passing test should continue to pass unless there's a genuine change in the software, and a failing test should continue to fail until the underlying defect is resolved. Unstable tests, often referred to as "flaky tests," can lead to wasted time and reduced confidence in the testing process.

Prøvestabilitet can be influenced by various factors, including environmental dependencies, race conditions, incorrect test design, or external service availability. Techniques to improve prøvestabilitet involve careful test planning, isolation of test environments, robust error handling, and thorough code reviews of test scripts. The goal is to create a testing environment and methodology that yields dependable and repeatable results, thereby increasing the overall quality and trustworthiness of the testing process.