Rapid testing is the testing software faster than usual, without compromising on the standards of quality. It is the technique to test as thorough as reasonable within the constraints. This technique looks at testing as a process of heuristic inquiry and logically speaking it should be based on exploratory testing techniques.

Although most projects undergo continuous testing, it does not usually produce the information required to deal with the situations where it is necessary to make an instantaneous assessment of the product's quality at a particular moment. In most cases the testing is scheduled for just prior to launch and conventional testing techniques often cannot be applied to software that is incomplete or subject to constant change. At times like these Rapid Testing can be used. 

It can be said that rapid testing has a structure that is built on a foundation of four components namely,
• People
• Integrated test process
• Static Testing and
• Dynamic Testing

There is a need for people who can handle the pressure of tight schedules. They need to be productive contributors even through the early phases of the development life cycle. According to James Bach, a core skill is the ability to think critically.

It should also be noted that dynamic testing lies at the heart of the software testing process, and the planning, design, development, and execution of dynamic tests should be performed well for any testing process to be efficient.