Whether you're launching a new feature, shipping a hotfix, or building a system from the ground up, testing is what keeps your code safe, sane, and solid. But with all the buzzwords flying around—unit tests, integration tests, E2E—it's easy to get lost. So let’s break down the main types of software testing, what they actually accomplish, and when you should use them.

Mar 28, 2025 - 16:33
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Whether you're launching a new feature, shipping a hotfix, or building a system from the ground up, testing is what keeps your code safe, sane, and solid. But with all the buzzwords flying around—unit tests, integration tests, E2E—it's easy to get lost.

So let’s break down the main types of software testing, what they actually accomplish, and when you should use them.