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,… Read More »From Drowning in Data to Driving Decisions: A Solo Tester’s Journey
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… Read More »Three Metrics That Actually Matter When You’re Testing Solo
Learn how to test what matters most. Maintaining top-notch quality while keeping up with rapid development cycles can be challenging. We all know how crucial it is to implement efficient testing strategies that prioritise the most critical areas. That’s why… Read More »Risk-Based Testing in Agile and DevOps Teams
with Risk-Based Testing and the Eisenhower Matrix In software development, testing is often a balancing act. On one hand, we want to ensure comprehensive coverage to catch every possible bug. On the other hand, resources are limited, and time is… Read More »Maximising Efficiency in Software Testing
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… Read More »If your application is bug free, do you need a tester?
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… Read More »What Does ‘Quality’ Really Mean in Software Development?
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… Read More »The Real Power of Automation in the DevOps World: It’s Not Just Testing!
In the dynamic landscape of software testing, it’s no surprise that there is always a shiny new tool waiting around the corner, promising the moon and the stars. As tempting as it might be to grab onto the latest, most hyped tool, it’s crucial to pause and think, especially when this tool does only one thing.
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,… Read More »The Art of Updating Your Scrum Board
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… Read More »Level Up Your Testing Game: Master Code, Not Just Soft Skills