In 1985, Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono (yes – his real name) introduced a lateral thinking concept in his landmark book, Six Thinking Hats. According to this new philosophy, it is possible to fuse the best components of many different cognitive styles to achieve optimal results in project management. These 6 color-coded Hats include: [...]
In our blog, we often talk about the importance of continued education. The learning process never really stops, and serious software testers should constantly hone their skills outside the office with deliberate, self-directed study. This is especially important since ours is a profession without an “official” university-level career path. Most of what we learn, we [...]
It’s one of the most frustrating things in the world. You invest time and resources finding that perfect software product. And you finally find a solution that does 99% of what you want. But you need that last 1% – that missing feature. And you’re not alone. Many others are requesting similar functionality. There’s even [...]
In the software testing world, automation is the ability to run scripts, tests, checks, and other applications with minimal (or zero) direct intervention from the user. Automation allows us to detect or verify a broad range of issues with the simple click of a button. This can be a huge timesaver – whether you’re working [...]
Give almost any teenager a digital camera or mobile phone, and he can usually figure out all of the core functions without consulting a manual. This is true even if the device is set to a foreign language that he doesn't speak. Give that same phone or camera to an elderly person, and watch the [...]
Last day of the year. Just had a good talk with some colleagues here, which made me think about 'where we are' with Testuff test management tool. In numbers it looks like this: More than 3,150,000 Tests stored for customers on our servers. And growing. 99.97% Servers Up-Time. Isn’t that cool? No SLA, no promises. [...]
We recently came across a new tool that claims to build powerful, functioning websites without any need for developers or designers. Still in prototype, the Grid isn't simply a website builder – it is a full-fledged developer that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create online properties from scratch. The Matrix is almost here – a [...]
What do structural engineers, fact-checkers, and anesthesiologists have in common? According to researcher and author, David Zweig: When people in these professions underperform, the consequences are catastrophic When they do their jobs perfectly, these professionals remain invisible In his new book, Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion, Zweig defines [...]
As software testers, we routinely make educated “guesses” about: What bugs exist Why they occur How to fix them This type of work adds tremendous value to the software development cycle. But there exists another strain of guesswork – one that adds zero value. In fact, it often results in excessive lag times and escalating [...]
15 years ago, software testing was almost the exclusive domain of desktops and laptops. Now, it has become an umbrella term that applies to a range of platforms from PCs and browsers to smartphones, tablets, and even wearable technology. Despite this proliferation of new devices and interfaces, are the fundamental building blocks of software testing [...]
