What is a test suite in software testing?

A test suite in software testing is a container encompassing test cases to perform a test on a particular software program to ensure it is working correctly. For example, consider a web-based e-commerce application that allows users to search for and purchase products online.

A test suite for this application might include the following test cases:

• A unit test that checks the functionality of the search feature to ensure that it can return the correct results for a given set of search criteria.
• An integration test that checks the interaction between the search feature and the payment processing system to ensure that users can successfully purchase products using the application.
• A functional testing verifies that the application's user interface is easy to use and intuitive and that all of the application's features and functionality are working as expected.

The purpose of the test suite in this example would be to provide a comprehensive set of tests that can be used to validate the correctness and reliability of the e-commerce application.

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