testpraksis

Testpraksis refers to the collective methods and routines used to perform testing within a field. The term, from Norwegian, combines 'test' and 'praksis' (practice), and denotes the practical application of testing principles in day-to-day work rather than theoretical concepts alone.

Core elements typically include test strategy and planning, test design and selection of test cases, test execution, data collection and analysis, defect tracking, and reporting of results. It also covers quality assurance activities such as risk assessment, environment management, and test documentation.

Contexts: In software development, testpraksis comprises unit tests, integration tests, system tests, acceptance tests, test automation, and continuous testing. In education and psychology, it may refer to standardized testing, formative and summative assessment routines. In healthcare or product manufacturing, it entails regulatory compliance testing, safety checks, and performance verification.

Standards and governance: Organizations often codify testpraksis in manuals or policies, aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Effective testpraksis emphasizes traceability, reproducibility, and data integrity, and it adapts to new tools such as automated testing and data-driven testing approaches.

Criticism and challenges: Common issues include incomplete test coverage, biased test selection, insufficient documentation, and resource constraints. Ongoing modernization and integration of automated testing help address these challenges. Related concepts include testing, quality assurance, and assessment.