testing framework
nounUK /ˈtɛstɪŋ ˈfreɪmwɜːk/
US /ˈtɛstɪŋ ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
A set of tools that helps people check if computer programs work the way they should.
The team used a testing framework to make sure their new app didn't break.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A structured set of rules and guidelines used to evaluate a product or process.
The school adopted a testing framework to assess student progress fairly.
3. A collection of methods used by scientists to run and compare experiments.
The lab's testing framework helped them repeat each experiment reliably.
4. In software, a library that provides functions for writing and running automated checks.
JUnit is a popular testing framework for Java developers.