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What does "verification" mean in programming?
verification is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
Checking that a system or artifact meets its specified requirements. Distinct from validation: verification asks 'did we build the thing right?' while validation asks 'did we build the right thing?' Automated tests and code review are forms of verification.
Example
"Automated tests verify that the function returns the correct result for every specified input."
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