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My Code Has no Bugs

by Alex Rosiu (2008-06-30)
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When you’re thinking your code is perfect, better think you didn’t test it properly.

Putting the Analyst into Test Analyst

by Kelly Waters (2008-06-20)
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How to put the Analyst in Test Analyst!

Testers! Are You Uneasy About The Transition To Agile Testing? You Are Not Alone.

by Kelly Waters (2008-06-15)
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I’ve written before about agile testing, and how I feel the role of tester is possibly one of the hardest to transition to agile software development.

In so many ways, agile testing goes against what testers are traditionally taught. Some of the things that worked before, and were important, in traditional projects, in agile projects are no longer relevant. Some even conflict with some of the key agile principles…

Agile Testing: The Changing Role of Testers

by Kelly Waters (2008-02-13)
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Agile testing can be a real challenge…

"One Team"

by Kelly Waters (2008-02-04)
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A key principle of agile software development, especially in Scrum, is the concept of “one team”...

Points to watch out for when converting from waterfall to agile testing

by Derek Morrison (2007-09-10)
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An Agile Tool Selection Strategy for Web Testing Tools

by Lisa Crispin (2007-07-09)
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Selecting a test automation tool has always been a daunting task. Let’s face it, just the thought of automating tests can be daunting! To avoid that deer-in-the-headlights feeling, consider taking an ‘agile’ approach to selecting web testing tools. Plan an automation strategy before you consider the possible tool solutions. Start simple, and make changes based on your evolving situation. Here are some ideas based on experiences with different agile (and not so agile!) development teams. Even if your team doesn’t use agile development practices, you’ll get some useful tips.

What to Consider When Testing Databases

by Scott W. Ambler (2007-06-26)
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The article argues that in a relational database you should consider tests for database methods, data-oriented business rules, relationships, performance, table structure, and so on. Just like we take a test driven approach to designing application code there’s no reason why we can’t do the same for database design.