Think back to your school days. There were two kinds of students. Some studied weeks before a test and made sure they knew and understood the material so that test time worked out well for them and they got their A grade. Then there were those who spent the night before the test trying to… Read more »
Posts Tagged: testing information
Software Testing – Is It Art or Science?
Over the years, I’ve been exposed to arguments claiming that software testing is a science, as well as arguments that claim software testing is an art. Let’s look at the arguments for each side, and try to figure which side is correct. The Argument for Science There is definitely a structured, scientific process of evaluation… Read more »
What is Ad Hoc QA?
The misconception in software testing is that ad hoc QA basically involves a tester randomly clicking around a website or application in the hopes of finding a defect. This could not be further from the truth. Ad hoc testing may be the flip-side to pure test case driven QA but it is just as important… Read more »
What is Software Quality Assurance?
Sometimes, we here at Beta Breakers must help people understand just what it is we do. Many businesses and individuals who have computer programs or “apps” created for them don’t understand how they work beyond the general user experience. Because some of our clients come to us without a real understanding of what we offer,… Read more »