sprinttests

Sprint tests, or sprint testing, are testing activities conducted within a software development sprint to validate the increment and ensure it meets the agreed acceptance criteria. The practice aims to provide rapid feedback, identify defects early, and maintain a potentially shippable product increment by the end of the sprint. Testing is integrated into the sprint and may include unit testing, component and integration testing, functional testing, exploratory testing, and limited regression testing depending on risk and scope. Test planning is lightweight: acceptance criteria defined in user stories, a test design that can be executed within the sprint, and automated tests where feasible.

During the sprint, developers and testers collaborate to verify features as they are completed. Tests are executed continuously as code is integrated, with defects logged and prioritized in the team's issue tracker. The Definition of Done usually requires that all acceptance criteria are passed and no critical or high-priority defects remain outstanding at the sprint's end. Automation and continuous integration are commonly employed to accelerate feedback. Roles involved include testers or QA engineers, developers, the product owner who defines acceptance criteria, and the Scrum Master who facilitates the process. Metrics commonly tracked include test execution progress, defect density, and sprint velocity. Limitations include time pressure, changing requirements, and the need for stable test environments. Effective sprint testing relies on risk-based planning, automation where appropriate, and close collaboration to deliver a quality, potentially shippable product increment at the end of each sprint.