Recently somebody mentioned to me that they don’t really like the test pyramid, and prefer the swiss cheese model. So I looked it up (again), and thought “yeah, that’s nice”. And you know how it sometimes goes, it kept niggling away at the back of my brain – now there’s a mental image you didn’t […]
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The main question here is:
Is there a fundamental, qualitative difference between one method over the other that makes one objectively better than the other?
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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Our Scrum board is more than a simple tool for tracking tasks; it’s a visual representation of our team’s workflow and a key element in driving efficiency, predictability, and collaboration. A well-configured Scrum board provides a clear picture of progress, blocks, and flow. But as our team evolves, so do our processes. So, how can
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Still questioning the necessity of software testing? Dive into a detailed discussion on its indisputable significance, backed by tangible models.
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Understand the intricate world of risk modelling in software development as we examine three distinct approaches – Risk Matrix, Fault Tree Analysis, and Service Blueprint.
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“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.”
Exit Criteria: The Kanban Game-Changer in Your Agile Workflow Read More »
“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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“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 make this process more efficient, and even enjoyable? Enter example mapping – a simple yet
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