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Hire testers sooner than you think
Most teams wait too long to hire testers, only to watch customers discover bugs that seemed obvious in hindsight. Adding just one tester earlier than you think could be the difference between a smooth launch and watching your users trust crumble.
EDITORIALS
Setting Up For Outsourced Testing
So, you’ve decided to outsource your testing. Smart move - outsourcing can give you access to specialized skills and extra hands when you need them most. But now what? Here’s how to set your testers up to get the most out of your testing.
EDITORIALS
Stop hiding your test results in graphs and charts
Don’t overcomplicate reporting test results. While it might seem simple to present metrics and statistics in charts and graphs, they don’t actually tell you what you really need to know about what’s working and what isn’t.
EDITORIALS
Pragmatic testing: The practical approach to software testing
Software testing is about discovery. It involves exploring software to understand its quality and giving stakeholders the information they need to make better decisions. But testing can veer off course.
EDITORIALS
Outsourced testing: Understanding your options
Outsourced testing can be a strategic solution for accelerating software releases. But what options are at your disposal? And what challenges should you be ready to face if you decide to delegate?
EDITORIALS
What is system testing and why do you need it?
System testing plays a crucial role in software development, serving as your final check to ensure all parts of your software work together smoothly. While it might seem overwhelming at first, the process can be surprisingly straightforward with the right approach.
EDITORIALS
Don't Over Plan Your Testing
Over planning is a common trap for testing teams. They get caught up building elaborate frameworks for test planning leaving obvious issues the chance to slip through to production – there is an easier way.
EDITORIALS
Best QA Testing Tools
QA testing tools can be a minefield. There are so many things to test – and so many different tools out there! Don’t let it stress you out. We’re here to break it down, with our guide to the different types of QA tools, as well as insights on the best ones to use.
EDITORIALS
What is software testing?
Software testing isn’t about formalized test cases or fancy burndown charts. It’s not even a quality assurance mechanism. So, what is it? Why does it matter? And how hard can it be?
EDITORIALS
How to Get Started With Manual Testing
The simple yet effective approach to testing that can transform your development process, helping you deliver more reliable software through human insight and real-world usage scenarios.
EDITORIALS
Excel alternatives for Test Management
Spreadsheets are often where teams start their testing. It's a great option that most people already know how to use, but can quickly become something your team outgrows. It might be that you're ready for an upgrade, but with so many tools on the market, where do you start?
EDITORIALS
Hire testers sooner than you think
Most teams wait too long to hire testers, only to watch customers discover bugs that seemed obvious in hindsight. Adding just one tester earlier than you think could be the difference between a smooth launch and watching your users trust crumble.
EDITORIALS
Setting Up For Outsourced Testing
So, you’ve decided to outsource your testing. Smart move - outsourcing can give you access to specialized skills and extra hands when you need them most. But now what? Here’s how to set your testers up to get the most out of your testing.
EDITORIALS
Stop hiding your test results in graphs and charts
Don’t overcomplicate reporting test results. While it might seem simple to present metrics and statistics in charts and graphs, they don’t actually tell you what you really need to know about what’s working and what isn’t.
EDITORIALS
Pragmatic testing: The practical approach to software testing
Software testing is about discovery. It involves exploring software to understand its quality and giving stakeholders the information they need to make better decisions. But testing can veer off course.
EDITORIALS
Outsourced testing: Understanding your options
Outsourced testing can be a strategic solution for accelerating software releases. But what options are at your disposal? And what challenges should you be ready to face if you decide to delegate?
EDITORIALS
What is system testing and why do you need it?
System testing plays a crucial role in software development, serving as your final check to ensure all parts of your software work together smoothly. While it might seem overwhelming at first, the process can be surprisingly straightforward with the right approach.
EDITORIALS
Don't Over Plan Your Testing
Over planning is a common trap for testing teams. They get caught up building elaborate frameworks for test planning leaving obvious issues the chance to slip through to production – there is an easier way.
EDITORIALS
Best QA Testing Tools
QA testing tools can be a minefield. There are so many things to test – and so many different tools out there! Don’t let it stress you out. We’re here to break it down, with our guide to the different types of QA tools, as well as insights on the best ones to use.
EDITORIALS
What is software testing?
Software testing isn’t about formalized test cases or fancy burndown charts. It’s not even a quality assurance mechanism. So, what is it? Why does it matter? And how hard can it be?
EDITORIALS
How to Get Started With Manual Testing
The simple yet effective approach to testing that can transform your development process, helping you deliver more reliable software through human insight and real-world usage scenarios.
EDITORIALS
Excel alternatives for Test Management
Spreadsheets are often where teams start their testing. It's a great option that most people already know how to use, but can quickly become something your team outgrows. It might be that you're ready for an upgrade, but with so many tools on the market, where do you start?
