Exploratory Testing – Reconnoitering a Step Further

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EXPLORATORY TESTING INVESTIGATIVE, SPONTANEOUS & ADAPTABLE


SOFTWARE TESTING & QA SERVICES Vital to have speedy and highly efficient testing done since errors can go unnoticed  Time plays a critical role and that is why a specialized type of testing is needed  Software testing is all about adding value, not just finding bugs and hence the one that fits the bill here, is Exploratory testing 


EXPLORATORY TESTING Software testing, if started early, surely p ays off  Exploratory testing considered apt choice when it is about finding the most critical defects in a limited period of time 



KEY FACTS THAT SIGNIFY IMPORTANCE OF

EXPLORATORY TESTING IN THE ERA OF SOFTWARE TESTING & QA SERVICE


KEY FACTS ďƒ’

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Meant to explore and extract information about the solution for its stability, sturdiness and robustness A proactive methodology wherein the testers have least planning to do


KEY FACTS…… 

Least formal documentation but testers are sharp and competent enough Turns out to be a supervisor to other testing mechanisms that are already in place


KEY FACTS & MORE 

Minimal preparation time involved with maximum output of critical bugs Utilizes the best of talent and competency from the testers as it totally depends upon the tester’s ability


HOW TO IDENTIFY A PERFECT EXPLORATORY TESTER?


THIS IS WHAT AN EXPLORATORY TESTER SHOULD POSSESS:

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Yearning for Testing Out-of-the-box Thinking Observation & Technical Skills Communication Skills


HOW DISSIMILAR IS EXPLORATORY TESTING FROM SCRIPTED TESTING?


SCRIPTED TESTING 

Talks about a predetermined approach to testing in which there is full planned documentation Deals with the entire set of functionalities of a software system in a step wise manner A complete direction from requirements and hence test documentation is determined well in advance

EXPLORATORY TESTING 

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It is the tester’s perception with which the testing is to be carried out Handles the entire system as a whole Up to the tester’s intelligence, experience and verdict that the testing takes place More towards exploring facts and is more investigative, spontaneous and adaptable in nature

EXPLORATORY & SCRIPTED TESTING


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