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Here be monsters – how fear fuels discussion about test automation.

Agile, DevOps, testing /

We fear what we don’t understand, and we don’t understand what we don’t know. Embracing Automation: Enhancing, Not Replacing, the Human Element in Testing The concept of automation often triggers a wave of concern and misunderstanding. There’s a common apprehension that automation equates to the redundancy of the human tester. However, this perception is far […]

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Why Your Scrum Board Might Be Killing Your Team’s Productivity

1 Comment / Agile, DevOps, GSD, testing /

“Removing the ‘In Test’ column from your Scrum board is not about downplaying the importance of testing. Rather, it’s about integrating software testing more closely into the software development lifecycle, encouraging collaboration, boosting efficiency, and reinforcing the Agile principle of shared responsibility for quality.”

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Unleashing Quality: From Acceptance Criteria to Acceptance Tests Through Example Mapping

Agile, DevOps, GSD, testing /

Have you ever found yourself lost in translation, trying to turn acceptance criteria into solid, dependable acceptance tests? You’re not alone. It’s a common struggle for both software testers and developers. But what if there was a method that could make this process more efficient, and even enjoyable? Enter example mapping – a simple yet

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Leveraging the Skill Set of a Software Engineering Team for an Effective Test Strategy

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Understanding the Current Skill Set Without understanding the skills available within a software engineering team, it can be easy to chase unrealistic goals or overlook important testing problems. A comprehensive understanding of the team’s strengths and weaknesses allows for the development of a test strategy that effectively addresses real problems and utilizes the team’s full

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Why Removing the Test Column from Your Kanban Board Makes Sense

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In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, Agile teams must constantly adapt and innovate to maintain efficiency and deliver value to their customers. One aspect of Agile project management that often goes overlooked is the organization and visualization of work items on the Kanban board. The traditional “In Test” column, used to track items being tested,

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Delivering Value: How Testers Can Help

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In today’s fast-paced business environment, software development teams are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software quickly and frequently. This is where agile methodologies come in. The Agile Manifesto outlines 12 principles that provide guidance on how to develop software that meets customer needs and can be delivered efficiently. As a tester, you play a

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