Level Up Your Testing Game: Master Code, Not Just Soft Skills

From Soft Skills to Hard Skills: A Call to Action for Software Testers Software testers often take pride in their “soft skills” – excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a knack for critical thinking. These skills are undoubtedly important, but they are no longer enough. In an increasingly complex and technology-driven world, software testers need to […]

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Rethinking ROI: Why We Should Stop Asking About the Return on Investment in Software Testing

As a seasoned software engineer, one question that I encounter quite often is, “What is the ROI of investing in testing?” While this question seems to be a reasonable one on the surface, delving deeper into the complexities of software development and testing reveals that it may not be the right question to ask. Let’s

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

“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

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

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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