A Test is a Performance

Testing is a performance, not an artifact. Artifacts may be produced before, during, or after the act of testing. Whatever they are, they are not tests. They may be test instructions, test results, or test tools. They cannot be tests. Note: I am speaking a) authoritatively about how we use terms in Rapid Testing Methodology, […]

Surprised and shocked by traditional testing literature

Over the course of the last year, I decided to dive deeper towards the source of traditional testing wisdom. That said, I read a book on the foundation knowledge behind one of the testing methodology (I won’t name anyone to protect the guilty). In the end, I was both surprised, and shocked. Here are some […]

CAST 2014: Registration open & CFP closing

Registration now open Registration is now open for CAST 2014! We haven’t announced the program which means you can save big. Our “First Responder” discount saves you $400 off the regular conference price, and if you register before February 28th for...

Exploratory testing as empirical process control

Over the course of the past year, I had the opportunity to work with some great trainers. I learned a lot from them, and by delivering co-trainings together. Today, I decided it was time to reflect on some of that stuff. Blog entries work great for me to do so. Here is a first blog […]