Testing Landscape and Approval Testing

Approval Testing is discussed as a testing methodology that fits into the larger testing landscape. The speaker explains how Approval Testing differs from traditional unit testing and how it provides a more high-level and behavior-oriented approach. Instead of focusing on detailed assertions and specific outputs, Approval Testing aims to verify the overall behavior and outcomes of a system. By capturing and approving the actual results of a test in various file formats, such as text, images, CSV, or sound files, Approval Testing offers more insight and granularity for understanding test results. The speaker highlights the benefits of Approval Testing in scenarios where more complex or dynamic outputs, like graphical representations or voice recordings, are involved.