Archive for August, 2007

Getting ROI from your freelance software tester

Posted on 27. Aug, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

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Development houses have a right to expect a lot from a freelance tester.
Firstly, without the endless budget of some larger companies, they can ill afford time and money caused by improper scoping and testing.
Secondly, they have recognised the advantage of having an independent review of the product and that in its own right deserves to [...]

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Software Test Templates – scoping out your tests

Posted on 23. Aug, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

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I wrote a blog recently “the value of a software testing process” in which I questioned the traditional benefits of software test scripts based on the re-use and repeatability theory.
My approach to any rapid change software development is to make a some basic assumptions
1) The code is going to change quickly
2) The person who coded [...]

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Benefits of Software Testing

Posted on 19. Aug, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

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Looking at the benefits of software testing from a business perspective can be quite a challenge if your a blue-hat, IT type of person as I am. To sell testing effectively though, its helpful to view testing from the perspective of the person who ultimately gets to make the decisions. So here goes!The way I [...]

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Benefits of a software testing club

Posted on 11. Aug, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

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I’ve discovered Rosie Sherry’s excellent software testing club at
http://club.drivenqa.com/
Its great because you can setup your own local group and since I live in Australia I set up one for the ANZACS.
I think we need a logo or picture though? Anyone any ideas?
my two (aussie) cents for the day….

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The value of a software testing process

Posted on 05. Aug, 2007 by Anne-Marie Charrett.

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Does a software testing process provide a best approach to testing? Coming from a background in engineering I have always been a firm believer in the benefits of a sold and dependable testing process which includes test planning, design, building, execution and reporting. So, how come I find it hard to convince others of its [...]

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