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Seriously Testing LLMs

Published: October 5, 2025 by James Bach Leave a Comment

Michael and I are getting a lot of interest about how we apply Rapid Software Testing methodology both to test AI and to use AI in testing. We've developed various answers to such questions in recent … [Read more...] about Seriously Testing LLMs

Filed Under: AI and Testing, Automation, Buggy Products, Metrics, Rapid Software Testing Methodology, Test Strategy

Inevitability of Bugs: An Example

Published: April 22, 2024 by James Bach 3 Comments

Once in a while, I see bizarre posts on LinkedIn, purportedly by experienced programmers, claiming that testers aren't needed because unit testing, developer discipline, and, I guess "clean livin'" is … [Read more...] about Inevitability of Bugs: An Example

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Critique, Testing Culture

A Tester Debates a Dead Man

Published: June 24, 2023 by James Bach 9 Comments

Stockton Rush is dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. He was killed in a spectacular implosion of the Titan submersible during a dive to the site of the wreck of the Titanic, on … [Read more...] about A Tester Debates a Dead Man

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Critique, Ethics, Quality, Risk Analysis, Testing Culture

Persuasion for Testers

Published: May 16, 2022 by James Bach 8 Comments

This question came up in the recently Rapid Software Testing Explored online class. Donatas asks: "Let's say you discover a problem in the application or the development process itself. However, it … [Read more...] about Persuasion for Testers

Filed Under: Bug Investigation and Reporting, Buggy Products, Process Dynamics, Quality, Testing Culture, Working with Non-Testers

The Bestselling Software Intended for People Who Couldn’t Use It.

Published: June 27, 2016 by James Bach 5 Comments

In 1983, my boss, Dale Disharoon, designed a little game called Alphabet Zoo. My job was to write the Commodore 64 and Apple II versions of that game. Alphabet Zoo is a game for kids who are learning … [Read more...] about The Bestselling Software Intended for People Who Couldn’t Use It.

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Risk Analysis

Tyranny of the Innocents, Exhibit A: Gary Cohen

Published: November 13, 2013 by James Bach Leave a Comment

Gary Cohen, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is not a computer guy. He's a lawyer. He knows the … [Read more...] about Tyranny of the Innocents, Exhibit A: Gary Cohen

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Management, Test Reporting, Testing Culture

Healthcare.gov and the Tyranny of the Innocents

Published: November 13, 2013 by James Bach 9 Comments

The failure of Healthcare.gov is probably not because of sinister people. It's probably because of the innocents who run the project. These well-intentioned people are truly as naive as little … [Read more...] about Healthcare.gov and the Tyranny of the Innocents

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Management, Test Reporting, Testing Culture

A Satisfying News Story

Published: September 13, 2013 by James Bach 1 Comment

Here is the difference between happiness and satisfaction: Consider this quote is from How Zynga went from social gaming powerhouse to has-been. "During my five-month mark, it started turning sour … [Read more...] about A Satisfying News Story

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Testing Culture

When Does a Test End?

Published: January 5, 2011 by James Bach 34 Comments

The short answer is: you never know for sure that a test has ended. Case in point. The license plate on my car is "tester." It looks like this: On December 20th, I received this notice in the … [Read more...] about When Does a Test End?

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Test Strategy, Testing vs. Checking

CNN Believes Whatever Computers Say

Published: March 21, 2010 by James Bach 5 Comments

(CNN) -- Early evidence points to driver error as the reason a 2005 Prius sped into a stone wall on March 9, according to federal investigators. "Information retrieved from the vehicle's onboard … [Read more...] about CNN Believes Whatever Computers Say

Filed Under: Buggy Products, Critique

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