Introduction to Testing Pyramids

The testing pyramid is a concept in automated software testing that helps teams prioritize and structure their testing efforts. It provides a framework for organizing different types of tests based on their scope, granularity, and purpose. The testing pyramid consists of three main layers or levels of testing, each having a specific focus and representing different types of tests.

The testing pyramid encourages a balanced approach to automated testing, where the majority of tests are at the unit and integration levels, and a smaller number of end-to-end tests are used to validate the system’s overall functionality. This approach helps achieve efficient and effective test coverage while minimizing the overhead of maintaining and running tests. It also ensures that issues are caught and resolved as early as possible in the development process. ...