Definition[]
Developmental testing is
| “ | a generic term encompassing modeling and simulation and engineering type tests that are used to verify that design risks are minimized, that safety of the system is certified, that achievement of system technical performance is substantiated, and that readiness for operational test and evaluation is certified.[1] | ” |
Overview[]
The intent of developmental testing is to demonstrate the maturity of a design and to discover and fix design and performance problems before a system enters production.[2]