Smoke Testing vs. Sanity Testing

Software testing ensures that a program functions correctly and involves various methods such as functional, non-functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing, each targeting different aspects of the software. Smoke testing, also known as Build Verification Testing, quickly assesses whether a software build is stable enough for further testing by focusing on core functionalities, offering benefits like early bug detection and faster development cycles, but it has challenges like limited scope and potential for a false sense of security. Sanity testing, performed after smoke testing and aimed at verifying specific sections of an application after minor changes, helps detect regressions and provides a faster feedback loop, though it also faces challenges such as its limited scope and maintenance overhead. Both types of testing can be enhanced through automation tools like testRigor, which uses AI to simplify test case creation and maintenance across multiple platforms. Integrating smoke and sanity tests into the development process can optimize resource management, reduce risks, and ensure software quality, ultimately making QA processes more efficient and effective.