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 [...]
This seems like a silly question. Obviously, developers need to make sure their builds are stable before sending them on to the testing team. So yes, developers must at least taste test their applications. But what we’re really asking is whether developers should conduct rigorous testing, complete with defect reporting, debugging, and methodology selection – [...]
The division of labor couldn’t be clearer: Quality assurance professionals are supposed to test and report bugs. Software developers are supposed to build and fix code. Getting a product ready for launch might require hundreds (or thousands) of back-and-forth exchanges to fix all defects. However, that’s how the industry is set up. But what [...]
We’re happy to announce that the online version of Testuff now comes with an overview screen. Because this dashboard already exists in the desktop client of our software testing suite, you might be asking – “So what’s the big deal?” Well, first and foremost, the dashboard creates a more unified experience across both platforms: Some [...]
When staffing project management teams, common sense says that you should always select the most qualified people for the job. This basic logic holds true across all industries. So when building a software QA team, this means finding the most experienced and educated testers you can get your hands on. Doing so ensures that you're [...]
When Edward de Bono published 6 Thinking Hats in 1985, he was speaking primarily to the business community. Over the past 3 decades, however, de Bono's revolutionary approach to project management has spilled into countless other disciplines - including software testing. We’ve spent the last several months outlining the importance of de Bono’s approach [...]
Effective software testing is more than just an art or science. The successful tester must call on a range of disciplines to develop quality products. This success becomes amplified when all team members wear different hats and assume various responsibilities – at least according to Edward de Bono, author of the 1985 classic, Six Thinking [...]
By definition, software quality assurance is a highly analytical discipline. As you test and debug different products, you rely more on the left hemisphere of your brain – the side that handles logic. If there were a color associated with this analytical approach, it would probably be a neutral gray – devoid of any emotional [...]
When it comes to SEO and network security, the term “black hat” has very negative – often illegal – connotations. But in managerial circles, wearing the Black Hat can be a good thing. Not just good. Done correctly, Black Hat thinking can play an invaluable role in business success. According to Edward de Bono’s 1985 [...]
Of course software testing can become emotional. Who among us hasn't gotten frustrated by a particularly stubborn fix – or felt the elation of finally finishing a difficult project? However, these experiences are usually unpredictable. We become overwhelmed and caught off guard by our emotions. But according to Edward de Bono, there are times when [...]
