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Smoke Testing
Smoke testing, also known as "Build Verification Testing", is a type of software testing that comprises of a non-exhaustive set of tests that aim at ensuring that the most important functions work. The result of this testing is used to decide if a build is stable enough to proceed with further testing. It can also be used to decide whether to announce a production release or to revert. The term 'smoke testing', it is said, came to software testing from a similar type of hardware testing, in which the device passed the test if it did not catch fire (or smoked) the first time it was turned on.
ISTQB Definition
- Smoke Test: A test suite that covers the main functionality of a component or system to determine whether it works properly before planned testing begins.