Exploratory testing
- Posted by author on December 31st, 2008 filed in SQA - Terms
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also called Ad Hoc testing, is simultaneous with learning, test design and test execution. Since it has a highly situational structure it can seem, to the casual observer, that it has no structure at all. In James Bach’s article: Where Does Exploratory Testing Fit? He quoted: “… … exploratory testing, where you explore the product and design a test strategy and specific tests based on your understanding of your mission as a tester, but without any specific guidance. It includes chartered exploratory testing, where you have a specific assignment for what to test and what techniques to use, but no designated procedures. It also includes improvisational testing, where you elaborate on a test procedure or use it to inspire a set of related tests. It includes test procedure creation, too, inasmuch as you perform tests while documenting them.”
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