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Release Testing vs. Development Testing

publish date: 2026/06/19 10:15:23.590109 UTC

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Release testing is a form of system testing but differs from development system testing. What is the key difference?

Release testing is performed by the same developers who wrote the code

Release testing only checks performance, not functionality

Release testing uses only automated tests, never manual ones

Release testing is performed by a separate team without involvement from the development team

Correct Answer

Release testing is performed by a separate team without involvement from the development team

Explanation

The key difference is that release testing is performed by a separate team, not the team that developed the software. This separation matters because a development team has a vested interest in showing the system works and may unconsciously avoid tests that reveal problems. A separate team is more objective.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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Release Testing - Requirements-Based and Scenario Testing