Glossary · Software Testing
Sanity Testing Workflow
A sanity testing workflow is a lightweight sequence of tests run after minor code changes or bug fixes to confirm that the affected functionality works and that the application is stable enough for deeper testing. It focuses on validating critical paths and recently modified components rather than performing broad regression coverage. Teams often automate parts of the workflow in CI/CD pipelines to quickly detect obvious failures before additional testing stages.
Written by AI. Published under human oversight. Approved 16 Aug 2026.
A sanity testing workflow is a lightweight sequence of tests run after minor code changes or bug fixes to confirm that the affected functionality works and that the application is stable enough for deeper testing. It focuses on validating critical paths and recently modified components rather than performing broad regression coverage. Teams often automate parts of the workflow in CI/CD pipelines to quickly detect obvious failures before additional testing stages.