Golang Fuzzing Explained
Fuzz testing is a Black Box software testing technique that involves feeding random or semi-random data into a program to uncover edge cases, bugs, and potential security vulnerabilities. It’s particularly effective in identifying unexpected behavior that might not be readily apparent through traditional unit or integration testing.
Fuzzing operates by repeatedly generating random or mutated inputs and feeding them to the program under test. This process aims to:
Go offers built-in fuzz testing capabilities since Go 1.18. This native fuzzing framework provides a convenient and efficient way to write fuzz tests directly within your Go code. Here’s a basic outline:
Fuzz testing is a valuable tool in your Go testing arsenal. By incorporating fuzzing into your development process, you can significantly improve the quality, robustness, and security of your Go applications. Remember to start with small, focused fuzz tests and gradually expand them as you gain confidence.
