Glossary

Mocking

A development technique that replaces real dependencies with controlled simulated components for isolated software development and testing.

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Related terms

Mock Server

A simulated server that mimics an API or service for development and testing without relying on the actual backend.

Local Emulator

A local tool that simulates an external service or runtime environment for development and testing without requiring the actual remote system.

Sandbox Environment

An isolated runtime environment used to safely execute, test, and validate software or AI agent code without impacting production systems.

Unit Testing

A software testing method that verifies the correctness of individual isolated units or components of code.

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