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Introducing Exploratory Testing

Introducing Exploratory Testing. SAST Q1 2008. Petter Mattsson, Test Manager Herman Afzelius, Head of System Verification. Agenda. UIQ Technology Exploratory Testing Our approach of introducing a change Initial phase Preparation phase Introduction phase Execution phase Evaluation phase

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Introducing Exploratory Testing

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  1. Introducing Exploratory Testing SAST Q1 2008 Petter Mattsson, Test Manager Herman Afzelius, Head of System Verification

  2. Agenda • UIQ Technology • Exploratory Testing • Our approach of introducing a change • Initial phase • Preparation phase • Introduction phase • Execution phase • Evaluation phase • Conclusion

  3. UIQ Technology • Started in 1998 • Customers: world leading phone manufacturers • About 370 employees • Fastgrowing

  4. Exploratory testing Exploratory testing is simultaneous learning, test design and test execution (James Bach) • In scripted testing, tests are first designed. Then they may be executed at some later time or by a different tester. • In exploratory testing, tests are designed and executed at the same time.

  5. Initial phase • We needed a change • How we found out about ET

  6. Preparation phase • Evaluating exploratory testing • Learning and get skills • Proof of concept

  7. Introduction phase • Arguments • Internal introductions (line managers, project managers) • Internal training (test engineers)

  8. Execution phase • Get ET into our project plans • Our strategy - Scripted tests vs. ET • Presenting test results based on ET

  9. Evaluation phase • Lessons learned • Pitfalls • Success factors • Next steps

  10. Summary • Keep it simple • Preparation is the key • Arguments and metrics • Involve and educate Just do it!

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