Following the good feedback we received on our last 2 posts, which focused on basic definitions and understandings of software testing terms (Beginners Guide to Exploratory Testing and Software Development Projects) we’ve decided to continue and explain other basic stuff that any software tester should know and understand. These are of course not high-level [...]
Exploratory testing is a dynamic approach to testing that focuses on discovering information about the product being tested, rather than just confirming that it works as expected. This approach is often used in Agile development environments, where changes to the product are made frequently and quickly. Exploratory testing is a great way to test [...]
I had an interesting conversation the other day, with a friend who is as far as one can possibly be from the software development world. From her questions about my work, and about Testuff as a company, I realized that for many people it isn’t that clear how the many applications and software they [...]
Our 6 Thinking hats posts series attracted much attention and discussion on how can groups improve their testing processes, and their testing management. We’ve since noticed that the “Green hat” (creative style) was subject to some questions and interest to learn more. Creativity can be used for software testing. You can improve your testing process [...]
Why Sailing and Software Testing are much more Similar than you Think The other day I was sailing the sea. It was a calm early summer day, but there were still some waves. The sun was shining, and it was about +20 degrees Celsius (about 70 Fahrenheit). It felt like [...]
Rose Island In 1968, the Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa decided to get away from everything, especially bureaucracy, and what he saw as too many rules and regulations. He built a platform in the Adriatic Sea, 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) off the coast of the province of Rimini, Italy, and moved to live on it, even [...]
Single-handed sailing Solo sailing isn’t easy. It’s usually done with a small sailing boat or yacht rather than a large one. Not many do it, for various reasons. First, many of us prefer company, to share the joy of sailing with. Second, as mentioned, it isn’t easy. In some places, you can’t sail on [...]
The perfect storm In our Sailing with testers posts series, we've talked about the preparation of a boat for different sailing plans and different weather conditions. But when sailing, there's always also a chance for a storm. Boats, yachts, can ride through storms. With the right equipment and following the right procedures, the skipper can [...]
You're not alone, even when sailing Any sailor, and skipper, knows the sailing rules. Unlike what many people think, there are "driving" rules in the sea, the same as on the road. Who has right of way, and when. If both are sailing boats, if one is a motorboat, the direction they are facing, [...]
Do it, and do it now Software development projects, applications of all kinds, are nowadays all about fast, fast, fast. Unlike the old days (not so many years ago…) there are less and less software solutions and tools that are not updated often - and often can even mean many times a day. The [...]
