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10 Key KPIs Driving Continuous Improvement in QA Teams
Any self-respecting software QA professional knows that they should pay attention to quality metrics. But which ones? Consult this list to see what matters for your team.
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The Human Element in AI-Driven Testing Strategies
AI can do a lot, not least of which is to scan vast amounts of data and identify patterns that may indicate potential bugs. But they lack human understanding and intuition… so QA testers aren’t out of a job. Yet.
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What is Code Coverage Analysis?
Code coverage analysis helps expose untested code and provides a metric that your QA team can use to improve their processes. Code coverage analysis helps your team delivery a more robust product with fewer unexpected bugs.
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5 reasons NOT to grow your QA department
Honest: There are times when hiring another QA professional isn’t the answer.
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How many developers does it take to test a product?
Most development shops want QA testers involved in creating their new software. But what’s the proper ratio of testers to developers? Yes, “it depends,” but let’s look at the answers to, “…on what?”
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8 ways to know that it’s time to hire a new QA tester
You want top-quality software, sure. But when is it time to increase the size of the testing team, so that you can deliver said top-quality software? Glad you asked.
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Estimating testing time: a few useful guidelines
You’ve got a new application underway. You need to map out some kind of testing schedule. Here’s advice from the experts about how to do it.
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5 ways cloud-native application testing is different from testing on-premises software
Cloud-native applications function differently from the software you deploy onsite. Testing the software works differently, too.
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What’s the difference between a good QA director and a great one?
We’ve all seen the good QA director in their natural habitat, a creature who spends their time bathing in the light of an LED monitor, or perhaps gently lapping at a local coffee stream. But have you ever witnessed a great one?
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What testers should know about domain knowledge
You might be an expert in software testing techniques. But often, QA professionals require industry domain knowledge in order to respond to unique specifications, workflows, or technology adoption. Here’s what to look for, as well as how to obtain domain knowledge in vertical markets, such as hiring talent, using consultants, and taking courses and tutorials.
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The best QA job interview questions for managers to ask
Your development team is ready to hire a new software tester. What questions can you ask in the job interview that (a) are not lame and (b) actually help you determine if this job applicant is qualified? If you have no idea what questions to ask the candidate, this article serves as a useful cheat sheet.
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You're sold on load testing. But for what "unreasonable" load should you test?
Load testing – where you discover the point at which a computer system fails – is based on preparing for (graceful) failure by knowing its breaking point. Successful load testers anticipate high demand – but at what point do you pass from “high demand” to “ridiculous”? The guideline: Expect the unexpected.
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Aligning BDD with Continuous Delivery
Behavior-driven development (BDD) is a tried-and-true way to build shared understanding of features and stories among team members from different disciplines. It’s also a way to combine the insights from different viewpoints to get a more rounded view of what to build. Let’s explore some ways that BDD fits into and enables continuous delivery (CD).
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16 things that testers wished they’d learned earlier
What did it take you entirely too long to learn about software testing?
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What should be on a QA tester’s résumé?
Professional software testers need job-hunting advice, just like anybody else. The key takeaway from recruiters? Customize your résumé — and watch the typos!
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5 surprising books that QA professionals recommend (and 10 useful references that won’t shock you)
QA professionals’ jobs aren’t straightforward. Neither are their book recommendations.
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In search of the full stack testing team
How do you know if your testing team is doing a good job? These five guidelines are a good start.
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5 things QA testers wish programmers understood
Software developers need testers to be their shield in the fight against software defects. QA professionals want programmers to know how to strengthen this alliance.
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From the QA trenches: 5 signs of project success or failure
Software testers see indications of failure before anyone else. Here's their warning signs.
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The future of software testing in 2020: Here’s what’s coming
Artificial intelligence and machine learning aren’t the only changes to expect in QA, but they’re a big part of it.
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