Smoke tests are preliminary checks verifying that a software build's core functions operate without crashing. They quickly expose glaring issues before deeper testing, saving time and resources. Used in continuous integration pipelines, this practice benefits developers, QA engineers, and product managers by providing immediate feedback, reducing debugging costs, and ensuring a stable foundation for subsequent, more rigorous validation phases.
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