When Testuff released its first version, the landscape of software testing tools looked entirely different. SaaS as a delivery model was in its infancy. Continuous delivery was mostly a theoretical ideal. Most companies followed a 3- to 6-month release cycle — sometimes even longer. And yet, in this slower-moving ecosystem, we made a decision that [...]
(Best For You….) Although it might sound repetitive, with many posts and discussions written about it, including by us (a few times...), we always receive new requests for advice on how to choose a test management solution. We also see numerous posts and threads in online testing communities on this subject. So, why not if [...]
As a society, we tend to focus on the biggest winners – i.e. those who defy all the odds and manage to overcome unbelievable obstacles. This tendency is especially pronounced in sports, with champions and home runs dominating the headlines. But what about all the guys who make it to the Top 100 without [...]
We frequently survey our users to better understand what tools they use and why. And we’ve noticed an interesting trend unfold. Software testing teams increasingly prefer using premium (i.e. “paid”) bug trackers in favor of open source solutions, email, or no bug tracker at all. And this trend seems to be accelerating. Back in [...]
The open source (OS) revolution has been hugely successful – from Linux to Mozilla to WordPress. Even the world’s favorite encyclopedia, Wikipedia, falls under this broad "open" umbrella. And it’s not difficult to understand their popularity: They’re infinitely expandable, with add-ons and plug-ins. They’re supported by huge, enthusiastic communities. They benefit from tremendous security [...]
There exists a funny irony in the software testing world. As quality assurance professionals, we routinely spend months testing products for clients, but we generally dislike testing the platforms we use to run these tests. The reason is simple. Finding the right test management solution carries a host of startup and switching costs, including: Researching [...]
For much of its 70-year history, the software development world has taken many of its cues from traditional manufacturing. In the very early days, for example, software testers and developers adopted serial workflows in which teams set sequential milestones and forwarded completed tasks down the chain – not unlike an assembly line factory. For a [...]
If you’ve ever worked in carpentry, automotive repair, or even software testing, you’ve undoubtedly come across the adage: “A tool is only as good as the skills of the craftsman using it.” Or this common variation: “A bad workman always blames his tools.” There’s a lot of truth to this. But time and time again, [...]
Software testing is the most important thing you do. But is everything you do truly important? This question applies to countless industries and professions that suffer from the “busy work” illness. Whether it’s convening $100 meetings to solve $1 problems… or spending 40 hours to tackle a 5-minute project, there’s an enormous amount of waste [...]
As software quality assurance testers, we’re blessed to have so many resources at our disposal. Whereas in the physical world, value comes from scarcity, the digital world places value on abundance. But this cornucopia of options comes at a price. How do you select the best software quality assurance testing tools (or combination of tools) [...]
