At a glance
Exploratory Testing
When using experience based techniques a lot of testers focus on just "getting the testing done", starting the testing effort without consideration of what to test and when. Exploratory Testing is not an excuse to not document, cut corners, or "just follow your nose". It is a structured, disciplined and advanced technique. When using an Exploratory Testing approach it becomes even more critical to plan and prepare the team to ensure the testing is effective and efficient.
This course shows how Exploratory Testing techniques can be used to maximise the return on investment from the test team. It introduces planning, key techniques, tracking, tools and reporting with reference to Exploratory Testing. Various types of test approaches are explored. Participants will learn how these can be used to focus their testing and maximise the testing efficiency of the team. Participants will learn about tours, checklists, test charters and other exploratory test techniques in a hands-on and practical day of testing.
Intended For
Anyone who is interested in using Exploratory TestingPrerequisites
Participants need to have a basic understanding of TestingLearning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will understand the fundamentals of how to plan and structure an effective and efficient approach to Exploratory Testing.
They will understand the important factors to be considered in the planning of Exploratory Testing and the key techniques and tools that can be used.
Content
- Plan Exploratory Testing sessions
- Defining the test charter
- Learning how to think like an Exploratory Tester
- Understanding system attributes
- Understanding what elements to look for
- Using Mnemonics and Heuristics
- Setting up and taking tours of the solution
- Using checklists
- Using tools to assist with Exploratory Testing
- Generating and reporting meaningful results
Method Used
Presentations, interactive discussions and hands-on exercisesRecommended Books
These books have been selected by our trainers as useful resources to complement your training. We have included a link so you can buy them directly from amazon.co.uk. Software Education takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for orders made through the Amazon.co.uk web site.
| Whittaker gives the best ways to apply and use exploratory testing for top effect. Covering the "tours" and the key bugs to be found, Whittaker enables the tester to read then apply with confidence. Sharon Robson Knowledge Engineer and Software Testing Practice Lead |
| The best exploratory guidelines I have seen from an experienced practitioner. Elizabeth presents the information in a clear and concise way to maximise your ability to use this powerful technique. Sharon Robson Knowledge Engineer and Software Testing Practice Lead |
| My favourite testing book! Not only covers how to think differently but how to consider your systems and your testing differently. Looking for the most important bugs…where they are! Sharon Robson Knowledge Engineer and Software Testing Practice Lead |
| Some of the biggest names in software testing share their experiences and learnings to help us leverage our own career. Outstanding points, quickly delivered, effective learning! Love it! Sharon Robson Knowledge Engineer and Software Testing Practice Lead |
