SEBTE: A Simple Effective Experience – Based Test Estimation – Part 2
What is Charter Driven Session-Based Exploratory Testing? Exploratory Testing There have been a few attempts to define exploratory testing. To begin with, I suggest that all testing is exploratory and thus exploratory testing is just another word for testing. I started using a definition from...
An Experience Report on R.S.T.
In early 2019 one of the Engineering Managers in my organization encouraged me to attend the Rapid Software Testing Applied online course. Initially, I was sceptical about how beneficial a remote course on testing methodology might be for me. I had several years of experience...
Heuristics For Identifying Corner Cases For Testing
T. talks Testing. Summary Corners are interesting as they are subtle, invisible really. They could be complex with many things that intersect and therefore display a unique behaviour. They may not necessarily be symmetrical at ends, nor be similar to behaviour in the middle. As...
A Guide To Test Automation Portfolios
Automation is considered an essential skill in many software testing positions. Yet it remains very hard to judge someone’s automation experience by conversation alone. If you think it is important to demonstrate your automation skills, why not invest some time into creating a test automation...
Feeling Good About Your Performance Test Coverage?
Do you feel confident your Mobile App performs well enough to not only meet your company’s expectations but also your customers’ expectations? Not all Mobile Apps have the same architectural design despite what some believe. Then, does it make sense to provide the same test...
SEBTE A Simple Effective Experience-Tased Test Estimation Part 1
The American Heritage Dictionary defines estimation to be: A tentative evaluation or rough calculation. A preliminary calculation of the cost of a project. A judgment based upon one’s impressions, opinion. As a software engineer, I have a professional track record that includes the ability to...
Untangling Testability
In this article, I’ll share the story of how my understanding of testability has evolved over the last fifteen years. Hopefully, once you’ve read the post you’ll share my enthusiasm for all things testability. I’ve discovered that a whole team focus on testability is one...