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How to Evolve a Context-Driven Test Plan

Published: November 3, 2018 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a process guide for creating a good test plan within the RST methodology. It consists of seven tasks. The tasks can be performed in any order, or simultaneously and iteratively. … [Read more...] about How to Evolve a Context-Driven Test Plan

Guide to RST Test Coaching Model

Published: April 14, 2018 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

A Context-Driven Approach to Automation in Testing

Published: February 1, 2016 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is a detailed explanation of how automation helps us in software testing. We show that automation can do much more than merely simulating a user who is pressing buttons. … [Read more...] about A Context-Driven Approach to Automation in Testing

Test Estimation Poster

Published: April 14, 2015 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

Test Report Example: Audit Testing

Published: August 14, 2011 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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I once did audit testing on a medical device. (Audit testing means you test something and see if you can find bugs that the team working on it has not already found. You then use that information to … [Read more...] about Test Report Example: Audit Testing

Omega Tester: Testing With a Team of One

Published: June 1, 2010 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This is an article about being the only testing specialist on the team. Sound familiar? … [Read more...] about Omega Tester: Testing With a Team of One

Dinner With a Rapid Software Testing Manager

Published: June 23, 2009 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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Jon Bach is an excellent test manager. One of the finest I have known. Jon is my younger brother. I got him into testing and trained him. He worked for me for a couple of years. But we eventually … [Read more...] about Dinner With a Rapid Software Testing Manager

Inside the Mind of an Exploratory Tester

Published: November 1, 2003 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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I no longer like to speak of "exploratory testers" because I think all testing worth doing is exploratory. My word for exploratory testing is simply "tester." Or perhaps "skilled tester." There are … [Read more...] about Inside the Mind of an Exploratory Tester

Troubleshooting Risk-Based Testing

Published: May 20, 2003 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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This article came out of my experiences consulting around risk-based testing. … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Risk-Based Testing

Value Without Numbers

Published: July 1, 2002 by James Bach Leave a Comment

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When competent managers think about the value of work, they are not limited to thinking about metrics. In fact, numbers are a pretty bad way to about software and software projects. I recommend that … [Read more...] about Value Without Numbers

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