ReleaseTests
ReleaseTests is a structured testing phase aimed at validating the readiness of a software release for production deployment. It sits after development testing (unit and integration) and before post-release monitoring, focusing on whether a release meets agreed acceptance criteria and can be deployed with acceptable risk. The scope typically covers critical functionality, stability, performance, security, compliance, and operational readiness, ensuring the release can be maintained, repaired, or rolled back if necessary.
Its activities commonly include functional verification of key user journeys, targeted regression for recent changes, performance
The release testing process generally follows a plan-driven approach: define release criteria, prepare a release test
Environment and data considerations emphasize a dedicated release/test environment that mirrors production where feasible, with representative
Benefits of release testing include increased confidence in deployability, earlier defect detection, smoother rollout, and better
See also: release management, continuous delivery, test automation, and quality assurance.