Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Driver (Test Driver) – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A component that replaces the calling code and simulates its behavior for the purpose of testing.
In simple words
A piece of code that calls a low-level module so it can be tested in isolation.
Exam tip
Drivers are needed for bottom-up integration; stubs for top-down.
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