Balancing the Scales: The Benefits and Shortfalls of Test-Driven Development
Unpack the dual nature of Test-Driven Development (TDD) as we explore its numerous advantages and confront the challenges it can present in software development.
Unpack the dual nature of Test-Driven Development (TDD) as we explore its numerous advantages and confront the challenges it can present in software development.
“Demystify the role of exit criteria in Kanban, discover the types and the process of setting them, and witness the transformative benefits in efficiency, visibility, and risk reduction.”
“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.”
“Discover why transitioning from end-to-end testing to more component and integration testing can make your software testing more efficient and effective.”
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… Read More »Unleashing Quality: From Acceptance Criteria to Acceptance Tests Through Example Mapping
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… Read More »Leveraging the Skill Set of a Software Engineering Team for an Effective Test Strategy
How to Use Lean Coffee and a Skills Matrix to Evaluate Your Software Engineering Team’s Testing Maturity
A test strategy is a plan that outlines the steps you should take when writing a test. It helps you avoid common mistakes and improve your results. In this article, we will discuss the different types of test strategies and… Read More »What Is the Right Time to Develop a Test Strategy in a New Software Project?
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… Read More »Why Removing the Test Column from Your Kanban Board Makes Sense
Having a separate “in test” column on a sprint board can be considered an anti-pattern because it can create a bottleneck in the testing phase and prevent the team from achieving a continuous delivery model. Here are some reasons why:… Read More »Quit that “in test” column!