Exploratory test patterns
Informed guess as a testing tool
Submitted by Ainars Galvans on Fri, 20/04/2007 - 12:53. exploratory test patterns | general software testing | metaphors | perspectivesI want to talk about one of the tools that I use as a tester: guessing. Not a random guess! I’m talking about a guess based on experience and analysis. The fastest experience analysis happens in pre-conscious mind, more over it has access to cognitive experience of a lifetime.
A long time ago I compared test execution with a sword, but test documentation with a shield. My intend was to compare defense with credibility but offence with achieving results and that good results may constitute credibility in certain context. So the informed guess as a tool is a two handed sword: you can’t parry or dodge, or block – you could only attack, but your attach is incredibly powerful.
A long time ago I compared test execution with a sword, but test documentation with a shield. My intend was to compare defense with credibility but offence with achieving results and that good results may constitute credibility in certain context. So the informed guess as a tool is a two handed sword: you can’t parry or dodge, or block – you could only attack, but your attach is incredibly powerful.
Video: Exploratory Testing with Jon Bach
Submitted by rstens on Wed, 03/05/2006 - 17:21. exploratory test patternsAnother Google TechTalks video from March 16, 2006 with Jon Bach talking about Exploratory Testing.
Click to watch: Exploratory Testing
Click to watch: Exploratory Testing