There are many ways to diagram the testing process, but this is my current favorite. This diagram is also an illustration of how test framing works. Test framing is the process of relating … [Read more...] about A Rapid Software Testing Framework
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Rapid Testing for Rapid Maintenance
A correspondent writes: "I have a test management problem. We have a maintenance project. It contains about 20 different applications. Three of them are bigger in terms of features and also the … [Read more...] about Rapid Testing for Rapid Maintenance
Elements of Excellent Testing
A concise list of the skills, dynamics, and work products of excellent testing. … [Read more...] about Elements of Excellent Testing
How To Talk About Testing
It's not easy to talk about testing. This is a guide to avoiding the big pitfalls and having some of those difficult conversations. … [Read more...] about How To Talk About Testing
Heuristic Test Strategy Model
The HTSM (v.5.9) 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 elements, and quality … [Read more...] about Heuristic Test Strategy Model
How to Evolve a Context-Driven Test Plan
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
Test Estimation Poster
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
Omega Tester: Testing With a Team of One
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
Rapid Software Testing Context Model
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
I developed this model to provide a basis to systematically assess the quality of test plans. … [Read more...] about Test Plan Evaluation Model