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
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… Read More »The Swiss Cheese Model vs. Test Pyramid: A Complementary Approach
Fairly regularly, I see advice on LinkedIn and other platforms that one should “check one’s automated test scripts regularly” so they can be “kept up to date”. This advice always baffles me. How are these automated tests used if they… Read More »Don’t Let Your Automated Tests Gather Dust: Integrate Them Into Your Pipeline
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?
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!
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
Still questioning the necessity of software testing? Dive into a detailed discussion on its indisputable significance, backed by tangible models.
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