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And the Winner Is: Aggregate Model-based Testing

In my last blog, I investigated both the stateless and the stateful class of model-based testing. Both have some advantages and disadvantages. You can use them for different types of systems, depending on whether a stateful solution is required or a stateless one is enough.

October 27, 2022

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How to increase and maintain team motivation

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How to increase and maintain team motivation

The best agile teams are built from people who work together as one unit, where each team member has both the technical and the personal skills to allow the team to become self-organized, cross-functional, and self-motivated.

October 25, 2022

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Are Agile Self-Managing Teams Realistic with Layered Management?

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Are Agile Self-Managing Teams Realistic with Layered Management?

Agile software development stems from a philosophy that being agile means creating and responding to change swiftly. Agile means having the ability to adapt and respond to change without dissolving into chaos.

October 25, 2022

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Test Managers in Agile – Creating the Right Culture for Your SQA Team

I was once asked at a testing summit, “How do you manage a QA team using scrum?” After some consideration, I realized it would make a good article, so here I am. Understand that the idea behind developing software in a scrum environment is for development teams to self-organize.

October 20, 2022

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Pair testing strategy in an Agile environment

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Pair testing strategy in an Agile environment

Pair testing is a testing strategy where two individuals work together at one workstation to test the software application. The approach is derived from pair programming, a practice used in Agile methodologies where two programmers work together at one workstation. Pair testing can help you complete your testing tasks faster and with higher quality. But … Continue reading Pair testing strategy in an Agile environment

October 20, 2022

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Developers and Bugs - why are they happening again and again?

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Developers and Bugs – why are they happening again and again?

Entering the world of testers, one question started to formulate in my mind: “what is the reason that bugs happen?”.

October 20, 2022

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How Testers Can Remain Valuable

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How Testers Can Remain Valuable in Agile Teams

Traditional software testers must step up if they want to remain relevant in the Agile environment. Agile will most probably continue to be the leading form of the software development process in the coming years.

October 18, 2022

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Three Techniques for Improved Communication and Testing

Anyone who has worked in the software industry for a while can tell you stories about projects that were on the verge of failure. Many initiatives fail even before they reach clients, which is especially disheartening when the failure is fully avoidable.

October 17, 2022

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Test Optimization for Continuous Integration

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Test Optimization for Continuous Integration

“Test frequently and early.” If you’ve been following my testing agenda, you’re probably sick of hearing me repeat that. However, it is making sense that if your tests detect an issue soon after it occurs, it will be easier to resolve.

October 17, 2022

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Why does DevOps recommend shift-left testing

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Why does DevOps recommend shift-left testing principles?

Companies are using DevOps to quickly respond to changing market dynamics and customer requirements. In any case, the biggest bottleneck in implementing a successful DevOps framework is testing.

October 13, 2022

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