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'''Session-based testing''' is more closely related to [[Exploratory test]]ing than to [[Scenario test]]ing, but the concepts can be used in conjunction.

It is a controlled and improved ad-hoc testing that is able to use the knowledge gained as a basis for ongoing, product sustained improvement. The improved test results can help put the case for change throughout development, and ways in which the testing team can build on the initial processes to arrive at a better overall testing. Session-based testing can be used to introduce measurement and control to an immature test process, and can form a foundation for significant improvements in productivity and error detection. Session-based testing is ideal when formal requirements are non present, incomplete, or changing rapidly.