# What Is Smoke Testing?

## Definition

Smoke testing runs a small set of high-value tests to determine whether the application is usable enough for further testing or release review.

## Why it matters

A smoke suite offers focused feedback, but a pass does not establish that every feature or edge case works. The scope should be explicit to reviewers.

## How teams handle it today

Teams choose stable journeys such as reaching the app, signing in or completing a central action. They keep these tests easy to diagnose and run broader coverage separately.

## How Zerocheck approaches it

Use Zerocheck to save a small browser suite from the checklist your team repeats before release. Start with a test account, predictable fixtures and a specific visible outcome. Run from the web app or the optional CLI.

Related terms: [E2E Testing](https://tryzerocheck.com/glossary/e2e-testing/), [Regression Testing](https://tryzerocheck.com/glossary/regression-testing/), [CI/CD Testing](https://tryzerocheck.com/glossary/ci-cd-testing/)


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Canonical: https://tryzerocheck.com/glossary/smoke-testing/
Updated: 2026-09-14