Let’s Start a Test Revolution
Before I started my career as a tester, I was a scientist doing research in particle physics, and my years in science trained me to [...]
Can Playing Games Improve Tester Skills? Exploring the Science Behind Games
Are gamers predisposed to careers in software testing? The prevalent perception seems to be that testers enjoy playing games more than the general population, and [...]
Shorter Interval Projects Are Trending, But What Does That Mean For Testers?
I find it interesting that software development projects are generally being planned and executed with shorter time frames than before. Software development projects that [...]
It’s Always Risky Business with Web Applications
There is a sign on the front door of our office building. It has been there all winter. It says something like this: “Would [...]
To Test or Not to Test?
What is COTS? Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software is pre-built software usually provided by a 3rd party vendor. COTS applications typically require configurations and / or [...]
Making Numbers Count – Metrics that Matter
As testers and test managers, we are frequently asked to report on the progress or results of testing to our stakeholders. Questions like “How is [...]
Tending to Your Tester Garden: Growing a Great Test Team
Creating a great test team is a lot like gardening, you need to find the right seeds and make sure to plant them in an [...]
We Are Not The Quality Police
I started my testing career as part of a user group that did analysis, technical writing, training and testing in the Systems Department of an [...]
Software Developers and Testers: Friends or Foes?
I have often observed situations where developers and testers working on the same project seem to be in a constant struggle with each other. But [...]
Into The Unknown: Entering The World Of Software Testing
I recently joined PLATO as a quality detective and, being a novice tester who has just entered the field of testing, I would like to [...]