A Quora user asks about the different types of system testing. To answer the question, I provided a reference to this wikipedia page which lists the following types of system testing. Graphical user interface testing Usability testing Software performance testing Compatibility testing Exception handling Load testing Volume testing Stress testing Security... Continue Reading →
How to Write a Good Defect Report
Writing a good defect report or issue report is one of the most important skills required of a software tester. The art of creating a well-written defect report requires a balanced combination of insight, testing and communication skills. The ultimate goal of each defect report is to prevent specific, significant problems within a software... Continue Reading →
Is software testing women’s work?
Please read on before you start hurling abuse into the comment box or even hurling your mouse at the screen in uproar. I pose this question not as some kind of a throwback to 1950's male chauvinism, I'm not a sexist... I married a woman :-). Nor is this in... Continue Reading →
Isn’t it Time for a Standard Software Testing Terminology Glossary?
Yes the topic has been raised before. Perhaps a thousand times. But yet, in this crazy world of software testing we still seem to have to have the need for three or four different terms for every single testing type thing. So yes! It is high time for widespread use... Continue Reading →
Software Testing Metrics Overview
This article provides a basic definition and overview of Software Testing Metrics. It will also advise you on how testing metrics can be used to boost the effectiveness of software development project planning, test planning and test execution activities. What are Testing Metrics? A definition of software testing metrics - measurements of frequency, quantity... Continue Reading →
Test Plan vs Test Strategy
The debate on test plan vs. test strategy has existed ever since testing became an important part of software project deliveries. So here is the most succinct yet humorous analogy you'll find to help clear this up once and for all. The aim of the Test Strategy is to... Continue Reading →
test strategy
The test strategy seems to be the most contentious delivery known to testing. The questions around this document are numerous and include "do we need one for every project?", "isn't it just a test plan?", "do we need a strategy?". Well, let's answer those quickly: "no", "no" and "yes we do"... Continue Reading →
test manager
As a test manager you will face daily challenges which require years of experience to overcome. You will generally be known as test manager test lead qa lead test team lead You are responsible for test planning scheduling resourcing test strategy people management