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The software testing conundrumMario Matthee, Chief Operating Officer, DVT Global Testing Centre
October 2016
DVT INSIGHTS ARTICLE
THE SOFTWARE TESTING CONUNDRUM
Is there a middle ground when it comes to the developer-tester scenario?
"Testing and development go hand in hand. Code a little and test what you built. Then code some more and test some more. Better yet, plan the tests while you code or even before. Test isn't a separate practice; it's part and parcel of the development process itself.“ James Whittaker
This developer-tester thinking stems from a concerted effort by many large companies – not only Google – to automate as much of the testing process as possible.
Companies are questioning the value they get from manual software testing
SA's developers tend to regard testing as something someone else does
The mistake industry makes is in trying to shifting test automation responsibilities onto manual testers
Read the full DVT article here: http://www.dvt.co.za/news-insights/insights/item/117-the-software-testing-conundrum
THE SOFTWARE TESTING CONUNDRUM
Manual testing remains a highly skilled and focused discipline. The same goes for test automation.
The real value of regression testing is to ensure new code doesn't break old code.
Companies however are favouring the agile model of frequent incremental updates.
Balance the coding needs by asking what can be achieved in the shortest amount of time with the highest quality.
Outsource the part of the company's mobile software testing that carries the highest risk – regression testing – and stick with the tried, tested and trusted manual testing processes already in place.
Read the full DVT article here: http://www.dvt.co.za/news-insights/insights/item/117-the-software-testing-conundrum
THE SOFTWARE TESTING CONUNDRUM
By outsourcing the highest risk testing, companies are not compromising on quality while reducing risk and managing costs.
Companies are freed up to work towards a more modern and robust testing culture
By focusing on the development and advancement of their existing skills and new hires, many long term benefits can be realised.
Read the full DVT article here: http://www.dvt.co.za/news-insights/insights/item/117-the-software-testing-conundrum