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Where is software testing heading in 2025? The annual State of Testing™ Survey is now live and collecting the thoughts of QA professionals around the world and across industries. Thousands are sharing their current practices and future predictions on where our industry and profession is heading. Just a few minutes of your time will make a huge impact on the final and globally shared report. Answer survey now: https://hubs.la/Q02Vs1tC0

Well worth a read. Contract testing can offset the effort in assuring distributed APIs work as anticipated. I've been in enough situations where upstream/downstream APIs change inputs or outputs to realise that knowing when a change occurs is half the battle for QA.

Why Software Testing Matters for Quality Assurance In software development, testing is essential for delivering reliable and high-quality products. Here’s why testing is a critical part of the process: ✅ Defect Prevention: Fixes issues early to avoid costly errors ⚖️ Quality Assurance: Ensures software meets all standards 😊 User Satisfaction: A well-tested product means happier users 📉 Risk Mitigation: Reduces risks like financial or reputational loss Dive into our latest blog on Software Testing to learn more👉 https://lnkd.in/gNbYVtx3

Ever wondered how exploratory testing can enhance software quality? In software development, uncovering hidden issues is crucial for delivering robust products, yet traditional testing methods may overlook certain nuances. Some items to consider: 1. Flexibility and Creativity: Empower testers to explore software functionalities freely, allowing them to uncover unexpected issues and usability concerns. 2. Real-Time Adaptation: Adjust test strategies dynamically based on immediate findings, enabling rapid feedback and iterative improvement throughout the development cycle. 3. Complement with Structured Testing: Balance exploratory testing with structured approaches like automated and manual scripted tests to ensure comprehensive coverage. How does your team leverage exploratory testing? Share your thoughts below

Software delivery relies on being fed high-quality assets. What does that mean? Software Requirements – Consumed by everyone in delivery. Developers develop against them. Testers test the software against them. Test Data – Accurate and relevant test data is essential. Without it, you can’t test or develop against specific scenarios. Test Cases – The bridge between requirements and outcomes. They drive quality deliverables. We call this the Outer Loop of delivery. When the Outer Loop is deprioritised, it causes havoc across software delivery. Usually productivity and quality suffer. Catch our webinar recording here -> https://buff.ly/4hw8ZoE

Where is software testing heading in 2025? The annual State of Testing™ Survey is now live and collecting the thoughts of QA professionals around the world and across industries. Thousands are sharing their current practices and future predictions on where our industry and profession is heading. Just a few minutes of your time will make a huge impact on the final and globally shared report. https://hubs.la/Q02X3Z310

Testing at the end, mmm. Yes! But we need to remember that as products keep evolving, we need to remember testing, and always. Test plans can change, implementation of this needs to be triggered and where we are finding the reason to test is looking at the Risks and testing as early as possible. We must enable "shift left" approaches which help us test earlier, and prepare for monitoring and alerting at release. Great article Callum Akehurst-Ryan > https://lnkd.in/egkx7EdV

Test scenarios and test cases are crucial for delivering quality software. Scenarios provide a high-level view, helping testers focus on key functionalities. Test cases break down these scenarios into specific steps, ensuring accuracy and depth. This structure helps testers catch defects early, improve efficiency, and maintain consistency throughout the process. Well-defined test scenarios and cases ensure clear communication across teams and make it easier to track testing progress, leading to better software quality.#ManualTesting #span #webapplications

In test cases, including both severity and priority can also be useful, but their roles differ slightly from those in bug reports. Here’s how they apply: Severity: This is typically used to describe the impact of a failure if the test case does not pass. It helps to identify how critical a failed test case is to the overall functionality of the application. For example: Critical: Prevents the application from functioning. Major: Major features fail but the application is still usable. Minor: Aesthetic or minor functionality issues. Priority: This indicates how soon the test case should be executed. This can help in test planning and scheduling. For example: High: Must be executed in the current test cycle. Medium: Important but not critical for the current cycle. Low: Can be executed if time permits. Including both severity and priority in your test cases can help testers and stakeholders make informed decisions about which tests to run first and how to address any issues that arise.