Continuous Testing (CT) is the automated execution of tests throughout the software development lifecycle, beginning with the first lines of code and continuing through production. Unlike traditional testing, which happens late and manually, CT integrates with developer actions, offering fast, consistent feedback. It supports both “shift left” (early development) and “shift right” (in production) strategies, improving code quality, reducing risk, and accelerating release cycles. CT enables teams to catch and fix errors early, enhances productivity, and supports continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) pipelines—making software delivery more predictable, resilient, and high quality.

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