Knowledge Center: Glossary
Canonical definitions for the next generation of software quality and autonomous testing.
Agentic AI
Agentic AI refers to autonomous systems capable of planning, executing, adapting, and optimizing tasks without human intervention.
AI-Assisted Testing
A testing approach where AI tools help human testers by suggesting test cases, assisting with script creation, or providing insights.
Autonomous Testing
Software testing performed by AI systems that can independently discover test scenarios and execute them without predefined scripts.
CI/CD Testing
The practice of running automated tests within Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to ensure fast feedback on code changes.
Data Sovereignty
The principle that digital data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located.
QA Automation
The use of software tools to execute tests on an application to verify functionality and performance compared to manual testing.
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
A method of restricting network access based on the roles of individual users within an enterprise.
Self-Healing Tests
A feature of automated testing tools where tests automatically adapt to changes in an application's UI, API, or data during execution.
SOC 2 Compliance
A voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA, which specifies how organizations should manage customer data.
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
The total cost of a product or service over its entire lifecycle, including purchase price, maintenance, and operating costs.
VPC Deployment
The process of deploying a software platform within a Virtual Private Cloud, providing a secure, isolated section of the public cloud.