Apples vs. Pears
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?
quality
What Does ‘Quality’ Really Mean in Software Development?
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 person.” But, while this statement is profound, it begs the question: how can a growing
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The Art of Updating Your Scrum Board
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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Is Software Testing Truly Necessary? Demystifying the Puzzle with Concrete Models
Still questioning the necessity of software testing? Dive into a detailed discussion on its indisputable significance, backed by tangible models.
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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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How mature is testing in your team?
How to Use Lean Coffee and a Skills Matrix to Evaluate Your Software Engineering Team’s Testing Maturity
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Why Removing the Test Column from Your Kanban Board Makes Sense
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
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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The 12 principles of Agile, as lived by a tester
Throughout my career from being a manual tester to test engineer to test architect to head of delivery, one question came up time and again: how do we do testing in agile? Releasing frequently is essential in agile, but waiting for a gatekeeping tester to do regression tests at the end of each sprint wastes
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