Search Engine Optimization Testing
An Experience Report. The Lessons… Good software practices overlap and help different levels within the software projects. A good software practice is not to take users or the user’s perspectives for granted. Challenge yourself by actively listening to all project stakeholders, talking with developers, and...
Perils And Pitfalls Of A New Age Test Automation
What lies beneath the cool tools? Iryna Suprun shares her analysis of automation tools in the market that is bursting with buzzwords. I just spent some time googling. I was trying to find who and where created the first-ever automated test. No luck. The same...
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...
Addressing The Risk Of Exploratory Testing Part 2
In my experience, by far the biggest risk to the successful implementation of Exploratory Testing (ET) is the complete misunderstanding of what is meant by the term. In this series of articles, I share the concerns that have arisen whilst implementing ET and some potential...
Addressing The Risk Of Exploratory Testing Part 3
In my experience, by far the biggest risk to the successful implementation of Exploratory Testing (ET) is the complete misunderstanding of what is meant by the term. In this series of articles, I‘ve shared the concerns that have arisen whilst implementing ET and some potential...
Addressing The Risk Of Exploratory Test Part 1
In my experience, by far the biggest risk to the successful implementation of Exploratory Testing is the complete m also trying it for the first time. Three years ago I was the first test manager in my company (to my knowledge) to formally introduce Exploratory...
Heuristics For Mushroom Picking (And Testing)
Mushroom picking has been part of my autumns since I can remember. At least here in Estonia our hunter-gatherer roots still run strong. Wandering around the forest with a bucket and knife in hand while enjoying the tranquillity and calm of a pine forest is...
How To Read A Difficult Book
Have you ever had trouble reading a book about testing, although you consider yourself a big reader, a passionate tester and a curious person? I have. I actually failed reading this particular book twice in the past two years. Well, maybe I didn’t fail reading...
Do We Need Batman If We Have Testers?
They say interesting things happen to you when you expect the least. I had such an interesting experience lately. If you are active on Twitter, some of you might have noticed my reports on Test Leadership Congress 2020. For those who don’t know, I am...