API Testing · Middle · Question 66 of 75

What is the main value of a smoke collection run after each deploy?

1Detecting a broken deploy within minutes
2Replacing all regression tests of the API
3Measuring the API's maximum throughput

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Correct answer: Detecting a broken deploy within minutes

Explanation

A few calls to critical endpoints (auth, main read, main write) catch configuration and deployment mistakes fast.

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