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EDITORIALS

How to use spreadsheets for exploratory testing (and when to upgrade)

Spreadsheets are where most test teams start, being familiar and easy to share. But they’re not great for rigid test cases or unstructured testing. That’s when it’s time to think about upgrading.

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EDITORIALS

What’s the point of testing?

You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken. That’s where testing comes in. It's not just about hunting for bugs. It's about spotting gaps before they become problems, and catching surprises before they go public.

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EDITORIALS | TESTING TOOLS

Testpad vs Tuskr: test plans, not a structured case manager

Tuskr is a structured test case manager with a free tier; Testpad is a checklist of plain text prompts. How they differ, and when each fits.

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EDITORIALS

Testpad is now SOC 2 Type 1 certified

Testpad now has SOC 2 Type 1 certification – a major milestone that confirms we meet industry-recognized security standards, with the right controls in place to protect your data and manage risk properly.

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EDITORIALS | TESTING TOOLS

8 Best TestMonitor Alternatives for Pragmatic Test Management

TestMonitor does a lot. But for many teams, it’s more complexity (and cost) than they need. If you’re looking for something simpler or lighter, there are plenty of TestMonitor alternatives out there.

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EDITORIALS

How to use ChatGPT to write better test scripts in Testpad

Using ChatGPT can help you generate test ideas faster and more efficiently. We'll show you how Testpad's checklist format makes it easy to turn those AI-generated ideas into action.

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EDITORIALS

Why your test reports must show what works

If your test reports focus solely on what’s broken, you’re missing critical context about what’s working. Showing what passed builds confidence, improves decision-making, and brings clarity to your whole team.

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EDITORIALS | TESTING TOOLS

9 Best Xray Alternatives for Simplified Test Management

The right test management tool can mean the difference between catching bugs in your product or just uncovering flaws in your process. Explore 9 Xray alternatives that bring clarity, speed, and alignment, giving your team focus and your stakeholders confidence to keep things moving.

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EDITORIALS

Checklist-style test plans for outsourced testing

Why bog down outsourced testers with formal test cases, step-by-step test scripts, and a tedious bug-reporting process? Checklist-style test plans make it easy for outsourced testers to get started, stay engaged, and showcase their test results.

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EDITORIALS

UAT testing made simple

A well-run UAT process prevents expensive last-minute surprises. It surfaces gaps between what was built and what’s actually needed. It’s about practical effectiveness, not just technical correctness.

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EDITORIALS | EXPLORATORY TESTING

How to organize your exploratory testing without losing its benefits

There’s a way to set up your exploratory testing process so that testers have just enough detail to test the things you want but not too much that they miss the hard-to-find bugs.

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