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Tag Archives: software testing
Mobile Application Testing – It’s Not All About the Devices
When designing our mobile application testing strategy, it is important to consider that: it is not all about the devices – but it IS about all the devices. The distinction comes from the fact that it is not possible to … Continue reading
Mobile Testing – An Interview with Melissa Tondi
I recently interviewed Melissa Tondi on the topic of mobile testing. Melissa is the founder of Denver Mobile and Quality (DMAQ), Head of QA at ShopAtHome.com and has had significant experience working in, and speaking publicly about, mobile testing. We … Continue reading
Improving Software Quality with Development Tours
Releasing software in the past was a QA’s dream, plenty of time to check every last corner of the product before eventually releasing to production. With the move to Agile and the speed at which we need to deliver software, … Continue reading
Test Planning Game: “Mind Your Own Business”
You might find it familiar to be involved in, or responsible for, the planning and design of testing on a project where the business drivers around why/how the project is important, in the larger sense, are not entirely clear to … Continue reading
Make Testing Your Competitive Advantage
At first glance, testing might only look like a cost, but testing can actually help you reduce risk, get your product to market faster and contribute to a considerably improved customer experience. Testing is often viewed as a necessary evil, … Continue reading
Posted in All, Business of Testing, Planning for Quality, Risk & Testing
Tagged early testing, process improvement, risk driven, software testing, test management, value add
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Performance and Culture – Contrived vs. Legitimate Quality
I read with interest and appreciation the comments on the View from the Q blog about what not to do with respect to Performance Management. I have encountered reporting situations and the ultimate result is that more energy and effort is spent … Continue reading
Posted in All, Planning for Quality, Team Building
Tagged data, gamification, high performance teams, metrics, people, software testing
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Don’t Wait, Take – A Smart Approach to Testing
It is common for testing to be given constraints around schedule, budget, team members/skills, and even tools. So, when you are asked to step out of this box and propose what you think is needed for the next project, a … Continue reading
Posted in All, Business of Testing, Planning for Quality, Risk & Testing, Test Planning & Strategy
Tagged process improvement, risk driven, ROI, software testing, test management, value add
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Improving the User Experience in a Fast-Forward World
Recently, after experiencing a “service not available” error while checking my email, my first instinct was to go scouring the web, including sites such as downrightnow.com, to check to see if others were experiencing similar issues and if there was … Continue reading
Posted in All, Automation & Tools, Risk & Testing, Test Planning & Strategy
Tagged acceptance testing, data, mobile testing, performance, software testing, tool selection, usability
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Accessibility Testing: Four Tips for Doing It Right
If you are feeling a little overwhelmed by the extra effort involved in delivering accessible software, don’t be dismayed. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind. 1. Embed Accessibility Testing The purpose of the first round of guideline … Continue reading
Posted in All, Other, Planning for Quality, Test Planning & Strategy
Tagged accessibility testing, agile, bug tracking, defect management, early testing, software testing, test management
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Selling Accessibility Testing and a Plan to Get Started
During a sales meeting, a question on accessibility was asked. “How do we talk about the importance of accessibility testing without fear becoming the main motivation to act?” I had to admit that in all my years running accessibility testing … Continue reading
Posted in All, Other, Planning for Quality, Test Planning & Strategy
Tagged acceptance testing, accessibility testing, requirements, software testing, test management, test tools
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