Software Testing Skills in 2023 | How to Know What to Test
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Claims that testing is primarily learning and gives concrete steps: model the product with visual diagrams, run risk/value analysis to choose coverage, define an explicit test strategy and oracles for recognizing failures, and combine exploratory testing with unit tests rather than rote test-case execution. Recommends Rapid Software Testing / BBST style techniques, show models and results to developers and product owners, and improve through deliberate practice plus continuous, social learning with mentors.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00The state of testing
- 1:31Defining excellent testing
- 2:29Beyond simple execution
- 3:22Complexity and risks
- 5:05Testing as a learning process
- 6:36Modeling and mental frameworks
- 8:11Strategic test management
- 10:39Applying design techniques
- 12:44Continuous learning path
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