In this episode of Testing and Management Insights, we delve into both structured and exploratory testing techniques. We explore structured testing methods such as Equivalence Class Testing, Boundary Value Testing (BVT), Decision Tables, and State Transition Tables. On the exploratory side, we discuss various manual testing tours, including the All Nighter Tour, where systems are tested to their limits, and the Feature Tour, which involves a deep dive into specific features. We emphasize the importance of thinking like a user during testing.

Additionally, we discuss the shared responsibility for testing at Google, where Software Engineers in Test (SETs) work closely with developers to ensure testability. We highlight Google’s “Test Certified” program, which gamifies the improvement of testing practices, and the integration of testing into every stage of the development process. We also talk about creating a classification system for categorizing bugs based on their root cause and share James Whitaker’s views on the future of testing.

More Resources:

1. Exploratory Software Testing
2. A Practitioners Guide to Software Test Design
3. How Google Tests Software
   

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of Agile testing and teamwork, contrasting it with the traditional Waterfall approach. We explore the Agile Testing Quadrants, examining business-facing versus technology-facing tests, and those that support development versus those that critique the product.

Discover what it means to be a “test-infected” developer and how the Product Owner acts as the voice of the customer. We discuss the importance of self-organization within Agile teams and how leaders can influence behavior without dictating solutions. We’ll also tackle the dangers of technical debt, the benefits of test automation, and dispel the myth that Agile means “no planning.”

Finally, we highlight how Planning Poker can be used to effectively estimate user stories.

More Resoucres:

• Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams
• Succeeding with Agile Development Using Scrum
• Coaching Agile Teams
• Agile Estimating and Planning