Chronicles Of Testing

Establishing the context is essential when conversing, writing and especially when testing. Reasons why establishing the context prior to testing can be missed out: Ignorant or Unaware –Testers/Leaders are not yet aware of the science behind establishing a context. Code and test enthusiasts hastening to verify and validate the product against set requirements. By not encouraging the idea of questioning at every stage of software development, one could dampen the outcome of testing. Relevant and well-timed questioning leads to challenging the status quo and learn new dimensions and the changing contexts that are akin to testing.  Change in requirements requires a change in context, which is seldom accommodated in ardent and uncompromising work cultures. The above scenarios can occur in instances when: The team has not set clear team and individual objectives prior to testing. The code delivered to be tested is delayed and has passed the test execution start ...