When I first joined a rapidly growing startup as the solo tester for the web team, I made every mistake in the metrics book. Fresh from an enterprise background, I tried to measure everything. Six months and countless spreadsheets later, I had plenty of data but no real insights. Here’s how I turned it around. […]
From Drowning in Data to Driving Decisions: A Solo Tester’s Journey Read More »
As a solo tester in a growing company, you’re bombarded with advice about what to measure. Code coverage, test execution rates, bug counts, automation percentages … the list seems endless. Add DORA metrics to the mix, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here’s the thing: when you’re testing solo, you need metrics that provide maximum
Three Metrics That Actually Matter When You’re Testing Solo Read More »
You’ve just joined a growing startup as their first tester. Coming from a large enterprise, you’re keen to implement proper quality metrics. After all, data-driven decisions were key to your previous success. Yet three months in, you’re drowning in spreadsheets and complex tools, with little to show for it. Sound familiar? The Enterprise Metrics Trap
The Solo Tester’s Dilemma: When Enterprise Metrics Don’t Fit Read More »
The pressure to deliver high-quality software quickly has never been greater. Quality Assurance teams often find themselves walking a tightrope between maintaining thorough testing practices and meeting aggressive delivery timelines. This is where DORA’s Lead Time for Changes (LTC) metric can be a valuable tool for QA teams looking to optimise their workflows without compromising
Optimising QA Workflows with DORA’s Lead Time for Changes Metric Read More »
Quality Engineering (QE) is shaping the future of testing by fundamentally changing how we approach product quality. Unlike traditional quality assurance (QA), which typically focuses on identifying defects late in the development cycle, QE shifts quality considerations left—embedding them at every stage, from design to production. Why Quality Engineering is the Future of Testing The
Is Quality Engineering the Future of Testing? Read More »
In a recent poll on LinkedIn, a thought-provoking question was posed: What goes through your mind when you see an automated test dashboard showing all green? The responses, mainly falling into the ‘other’ category, revealed a telling sentiment: suspicion. Many believe that a fully green dashboard signals hidden defects lurking beneath the surface. This perspective,
If your application is bug free, do you need a tester? Read More »
The conversation around career development in software testing often circles back to the importance of soft skills. Be it in workshops, online courses, or even job descriptions, the focus on communication, adaptability, and teamwork is hard to ignore. While no one would argue against the value of these attributes, an unbalanced emphasis on them can
Breaking the Soft Skills Trap: What You Really Need to Learn Read More »
Scaling a startup is a bit like a juggling act: the more balls you add, the harder it gets to keep them all in the air. And one of the most critical balls to keep an eye on is ‘Quality.’ As you add team members, onboard clients, and expand your product portfolio, it’s easy to
A Roadmap for Maintaining Quality in Scaling Startups Read More »
Have you ever pondered the nature of quality? If you have, you’re not alone. In the realm of software development, the question of quality is both central and elusive. As Jerry Weinberg famously put it, “Quality is value to some person.” But, while this statement is profound, it begs the question: how can a growing
What Does ‘Quality’ Really Mean in Software Development? Read More »
You’ve probably heard it countless times: “Automation is key in DevOps.” But let’s clear something up. It’s not just about testing. Automation, my friends, is the secret sauce that takes the human error out of those oh-so-tedious tasks and cranks up the quality of your software. 1. Understanding DevOps and Automation Listen up: DevOps isn’t
The Real Power of Automation in the DevOps World: It’s Not Just Testing! Read More »
