Continuous Testing (CT) is the automated, ongoing execution of tests integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. Unlike traditional end-stage testing, CT starts with the first lines of code and delivers fast, objective feedback to developers via tools and CI pipelines. It supports both "shift left" practices (early test automation) and "shift right" (testing in production) to catch issues sooner and minimize risk. CT improves software quality, speeds up delivery, and enhances team productivity by reducing manual errors, streamlining performance checks, and expanding test scope.

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