What is it

Smoke testing, also called build verification testing or confidence testing, is a software testing method that is used to determine if a new software build is ready for the next testing phase.

• Determines if the most crucial functions of a program work
• It is used to quickly identify and fix any major issues with the software before more detailed testing is performed.

Smoke testing is performed earlier in the testing process to ensure basic stability, while UAT is conducted by end-users or stakeholders to validate that the software meets their specific requirements and is ready for production use.