testoriented
Testoriented, or test-oriented, is an adjective used to describe approaches, processes, or mindsets that place testing and verification at a central role in the design, development, or evaluation of a system or product. The term signals an emphasis on testability, measurable quality attributes, and validation activities throughout the life cycle rather than treating testing as a final or after-the-fact step.
In software engineering, a testoriented approach prioritizes creating tests and testability criteria early, selecting architectures and
Outside software, test-oriented can describe evaluation-centric methods in research, education, or manufacturing, where verification, assessment, or
See also: testing, software testing, testability, test-driven development, quality assurance, verification and validation.