self-testing code

noun

UK /ˌself ˈtestɪŋ kəʊd/

US /ˌself ˈtestɪŋ koʊd/

Code that can check by itself to see if it works right.

The team wrote self-testing code so bugs get caught early.

SYNONYMS

automated tests self-checking code testable code self-verifying code

RELATED WORDS

unit tests test automation continuous integration regression testing assertions

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code that runs its own checks when it starts up.

The device uses self-testing code to confirm its sensors work.

3. A programming practice where tests are written alongside the code.

Self-testing code is a core idea in test-driven development.

4. Software that reports its own errors without a person checking.

Thanks to self-testing code, the server flagged the broken module on its own.