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Dynamic testing

In software development, dynamic testing (or dynamic analysis) is examining the runtime response from a software system to particular input (test case). Tests can be run manually or via automation. Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing and acceptance testing are forms of dynamic testing. In contrast to static testing, the software must be runnable.

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In software development, dynamic testing (or dynamic analysis) is examining the runtime response from a software system to particular input (test case). Tests can be run manually or via automation. Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing and acceptance testing are forms of dynamic testing. In contrast to static testing, the software must be runnable.

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