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Heuristic Test Strategy Model

Published: December 2, 2024 by James Bach

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The HTSM (v.6.3) is a set of guideword heuristics designed to help you think better about test strategy. It includes four focus areas: test techniques, project elements, product factors, and quality … [Read more...] about Heuristic Test Strategy Model

Heuristics of Software Testability

Published: September 9, 2025 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a concise description and guidewords for five kinds of testability: epistemic, value-related, project-related, subjective, and intrinsic. Version 2.9 … [Read more...] about Heuristics of Software Testability

Elements of Excellent Testing

Published: March 31, 2022 by James Bach 2 Comments

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A concise list of the skills, dynamics, and work products of excellent testing. … [Read more...] about Elements of Excellent Testing

Guide to RST Test Coaching Model

Published: October 31, 2022 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a guide to a heuristic model of the tasks and dynamics of coaching testers. My approach to coaching is expertise-based (rather than some generic cheerleading kind of coaching which does not … [Read more...] about Guide to RST Test Coaching Model

Test Estimation Poster

Published: July 7, 2021 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a set of guidewords and questions that help me navigate the problem of estimating a test project. … [Read more...] about Test Estimation Poster

Rapid Software Testing Context Model

Published: July 7, 2021 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a reference to help you think through the contextual factors that you must consider in order to plan testing well. … [Read more...] about Rapid Software Testing Context Model

Test Plan Evaluation Model

Published: July 7, 2021 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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I developed this model to provide a basis to systematically assess the quality of test plans. … [Read more...] about Test Plan Evaluation Model

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Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar

by James Marcus Bach

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Taking Testing Seriously:
The Rapid Software Testing Approach

by James Marcus Bach, Michael Bolton,

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Lessons Learned in Software Testing:
A Context-Driven Approach

by Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord

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Amplifying Your Effectiveness

by Gerald M. Weinberg, James Bach, and Naomi Karten

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