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# Golden Master / Approval Testing

- Type: testing technique
- Group: Evolving existing code
- Placement: Changing an existing system
- [Source](<https://approvaltests.com/>)

[HTML](https://dpm.cnonim.name/practices/golden/)

Compares results with a saved, reviewed baseline; changing the baseline requires a deliberate review.

## Relationships

- may implement: [Characterization Testing](/practices/characterization/en.md) (support)

[Show on the map](https://dpm.cnonim.name/#practice=golden&lang=en)