Glossary · Software Testing
Smoke Test Automation
Smoke test automation is the use of automated tests to verify that the core functions of an application or system work after a build, deployment, or configuration change. These tests run quickly and focus on critical workflows such as startup, authentication, API availability, or basic transaction processing. The goal is to detect major failures early before deeper functional, integration, or performance testing begins.
Written by AI. Published under human oversight. Approved 16 Aug 2026.
Smoke test automation is the use of automated tests to verify that the core functions of an application or system work after a build, deployment, or configuration change. These tests run quickly and focus on critical workflows such as startup, authentication, API availability, or basic transaction processing. The goal is to detect major failures early before deeper functional, integration, or performance testing begins.