Every tester has had that moment. You look for guidance on a current problem and end up with advice that feels twenty years old. You find articles on writing test cases in Excel, or long arguments about whether automated testing can ever replace manual testing. It is a little surreal. It is easy to assume […]
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The struggle every quality professional knows too well If you’re responsible for quality in your organisation, this scenario probably sounds painfully familiar: You’ve identified critical quality issues that need addressing. You’ve meticulously documented the bugs, you’ve raised concerns about technical debt, and you’ve even suggested process improvements that could prevent these problems. But when you
From frustrated tester to respected quality advisor: The Q.E.D. method Read More »
“What do feelings have to do with quality assurance?” This question emerged from a question on LinkedIn I posted this week, asking QA engineers what feels worse: finding a critical bug right before release, or being known as the person who always blocks releases. While the post generated significant engagement, what truly caught my attention
From Gatekeeper to Guide: Why Emotions Matter in Quality Engineering Read More »
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 always against us. This can lead to a challenge familiar to many testers: how do
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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
The Swiss Cheese Model vs. Test Pyramid: A Complementary Approach Read More »
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 need an intentional action to be checked for up-to-dateness? If you’re not using your automated
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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?
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
What Does ‘Quality’ Really Mean in Software Development? Read More »
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 up the quality of your software. 1. Understanding DevOps and Automation Listen up: DevOps isn’t
The Real Power of Automation in the DevOps World: It’s Not Just Testing! Read More »
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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