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Snapshot Testing

Snapshot Testing

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Snapshot Testing

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Record output and detect unintended changes. The first run saves a snapshot of the output; subsequent runs compare against it. Any change must be explicitly approved. Common for React components, API responses, and serialized data.

Key Properties

  • Snapshot Recording
  • Change Detection
  • Explicit Approval

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  • Visual Regression Testing (visual snapshots)

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