The Science of Testing
The best way to approach a problem is typically to look at it from different angles, to turn it over and to discuss it until a solution can be found. Similarly, it is important to [...]
How many testers does it take to install a doorbell? Isolating a defect in real-life
As testers, we tend to be analytical thinkers by nature. This is a valuable quality in our work, but how often do we take note of how we exercise those skills in other areas of [...]
When To Get Serious About Testing
Some years back, I taught a course on software configuration management. In that course, we discussed the benefits and drawbacks to integrating change control within the software development process considering that the software is being [...]
Exploratory Testing on Agile Projects
Exploratory testing provides flexibility, speed, and characteristics that have become increasingly important with the quick pace of short agile iterations. But, how do you retain traceability without losing your creativity? The answer is xBTM – [...]
xBTM: Harnessing the Power of Exploratory Testing
Exploratory testing provides both flexibility and speed, characteristics that have become increasingly important, especially with the quick pace of short agile iterations. But, how do you retain traceability in exploratory testing without losing your creativity? [...]
Release Criteria – What is your ‘Quality Bar’?
In a previous article, I discussed managing risk with quality gates (“None Shall Pass…unless? Managing Risk with Quality Gates” http://thinktesting.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/). Such gates and their expectations facilitate tracing issue root cause and examining which preventative measures failed [...]