Creativity Reigns During Exploratory Testing
“To explore strange new worlds … to boldly go where no man has gone before” – James T. Kirk
Much like Captain Kirk in Star Trek, the job of the exploratory tester is to boldly go where no person has gone before. Using intuition and …
Functional Testing Approaches and Agile Considerations
Functionality testing is the examination of a coded system’s response to expected usage. Notice that doesn’t talk about cosmetic appearance, performance, security or compliance of any sort.
What is Functionality Testing?
Functional testing is a process of verifying that a system performs as expected when …
Wearable Device Testing: New Technology Demands a New Approach
From fitness trackers (for you, and your pet), smart watches, AR glasses, and clothing designed to navigate for you, it seems like we hear about the latest innovation in wearable devices on a weekly basis. It is true that wearables, powered by the Internet of …
The What, Why, and How of Interoperability Testing
Software systems have had at least some need to share data and status (interoperate) with each other for over half a century.
For humans, interoperability has typically been a matter of clarity and complete content in written and spoken communications. As situational stress mounts, managing …
Mobile App Testing: Real Devices (Superman) vs. Emulators (Optimus Prime)
The debate over real devices vs. emulators for mobile app testing is as old as the epic superhero battles of yore. Depending on what aspect of your app you’re trying to test, and where in the dev cycle your product is, the answer to this …
The Business Case for Outsourced Software QA
Outsourcing is one of the of the most difficult decisions a company can make. Whether you’re an established brand or a start-up, your goal is to intelligently deploy capital on ‘things’ that grow your business. Make the wrong decisions and you risk losing revenue. Make …
5 Myths About Software Testing & QA That Need to Die
One of the definitions of the word myth is ‘an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution.’ As such, the word has become synonymous with the notion of a false idea that we tell ourselves to avoid confronting a …
SaaS Testing: Key Challenges and Effective Solutions
SaaS. It sounds like something a teenager might do, but it’s one of the hottest trends in software. SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service. On-demand software that eliminates many of the purchase-cycle and maintenance frustrations customers experience with packaged software.
You might have heard SaaS referred to …
6 Tips to Improve Collaboration Between Software Developers & QA
Collaboration requires communication. At least, effective collaboration does! Without supportive communication practices, even the most well-planned project can turn into a confusing jumble of “who’s done what, who’s doing what, and what are the specific issues that need prioritized?”
How Important is Good Communication?
The …
Software Testing in the Age of DevOps
Waterfall to Agile to Dev/Ops, software development from concept to finished product has changed more than software organizations from two or three decades ago could possibly have imagined. Nonetheless, the days of eighteen-month release cycles with the rigid separation of development and quality are gone.
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Stress Testing for Love
Holidays can be a challenge to your online presence. Whether you’re an online retailer or a dating website, any form of e-commerce can suffer from unpredictable spikes in site traffic and heavy transaction volume during holiday seasons. Combine random peaks in traffic with everyday pressure …
Is an Enterprise Testing Strategy Right For Your Company?
One thing all brands have in common is the need to keep their customers happy. If you’re reading this, you likely rely on releasing high quality software to keep your customers, well…happy. While creating a great release relies on great development, insufficient testing could lead …
