testomgångar

Testomgångar are rounds of testing used to evaluate a product, system or service before release or final approval. The term is common in Swedish technical and quality assurance contexts and denotes iterative cycles rather than a single test. Each omgång typically has a defined scope, objectives, and exit criteria, and results from one round inform the next.

In software development, testomgångar are part of the quality assurance process. A round may cover a specific feature or module and can include unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Teams plan the tests, prepare a suitable testing environment, execute test cases, and document defects. After reviewing results, defects are prioritized and fixed, and the next testomgång revalidates the changes. Timeboxing and metrics such as pass rate, defect density, and test coverage help assess progress and readiness for a production release. Automation and continuous integration can accelerate successive rounds and enable faster feedback loops.

In other contexts, testomgångar may involve usability testing, performance testing, security testing, or other evaluative activities. The emphasis is on reproducibility, proper data collection, and clear criteria for success or failure. The use of representative test data, controlled environments, and traceability between requirements and test results improves reliability.

Compared with a pilot or pilotomgång, a testomgång focuses on identifying defects and verifying requirements within a defined scope, whereas a pilot often aims to validate feasibility or market uptake in a larger, real-world setting. Overall, testomgångar help reduce risk by enabling structured, iterative evaluation before broader deployment.