- 17 October 2024
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eTestware’s Strategies for Optimising Software Testing
As testers, our goal is to ensure that users receive high quality reliable software. Implementing an effective testing strategy as early as you can will increase the speed and efficiency of any project. Introducing testing into the software development stage will mitigate the chance of bugs not being detected. The sooner bugs are detected and fixed, the lower the costs will be for the business. Clearly, a problematic application will have significant consequences to all stakeholders. In the next section, we’ll cover some of the top tips to streamline your business’s testing process.
Our top 4 tips to streamline your testing process
Develop a solid testing plan
Document EVERYTHING!
Set-up clear communication channels between your team
Familiarise yourself with software quality models
‘Planning is the key to success’
In the wise words of Abraham Lincoln, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe”. This won’t be the first quote you’ve heard emphasising the importance of staying well-organised. It definitely won’t be the last but it would surprise you to know just how many people do not heed these instructions – don’t be one of these. That ‘wing it’ gimmick will not work in this industry.
Develop a solid testing plan and ensure you know the scope of the project, the testing method required the appropriate environment. Documenting everything makes it much easier to track who performed what task, when and what issues were there. It can also be useful when sharing results process with other stakeholders.
Software quality models provide a structured approach to assessing software quality. The Agile model for instance has a structure where the requirements of the project are ever changing. This allows the testers be much more adaptable. Every tester should review this model: Agile Testing.
Conclusion
In this brief piece, we’ve shared four practical software testing tips for your consideration. While we could have expanded further by exploring various testing methods, these four are fundamental. If you can confidently say you’ve mastered them, you’re well on your way to becoming a highly effective tester!