Here’s a universal truth: Within minutes of a solution going live, the user base finds unexpected ways of using it. This is applicable across the board, from large-scale ERP implementations to websites, from graphic design software to video games.
In my latest Testing Times newsletter, I discussed Microsoft and their poor software quality. This led to a couple of conversations on LinkedIn comments concerning Microsoft’s approach to testing… and whether developers should ‘test their own homework’ as the saying goes. Click the newsletter link to read the comments in full.
You think you’ve found the perfect tool that ticks the speed, coverage, flexibility, support, and cost boxes—but there are good reasons to think again.
Microsoft (MS) has dominated the software landscape for decades, boasting vast resources and some of the brightest engineering minds. Yet, despite this wealth of talent, many users struggle with persistent issues that raise questions about the company’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
What if I told you that, despite your best efforts, your brain could be sabotaging your testing approach? And that while you’ve spent your entire software testing career trying to find the biggest, juiciest bugs, your subconscious has had other goals altogether?
The Post Office Horizon scandal destroyed lives and livelihoods and is rooted in defective software. This insight looks at the scandal from a testing perspective and serves as a cautionary tale for all involved in deploying large-scale IT systems.
When considering the procurement of software tools, there is often a common misapprehension: Open Source = Free = Economical. But is it that simplistic?
Software testing, like all human activities, can have ecological consequences. This insight includes eight ways you can reduce the environmental impact of software testing and shape a greener future.
Software testing is the unsung hero of the tech industry. Without it, we would experience flawed software at every turn, applications constantly crashing, and security issues becoming commonplace. However, the importance of the software tester’s role often comes with immense pressure, tight deadlines, and high-stake projects. I’ve seen firsthand how these factors often impact testers’ mental health.
In the dynamic world of information technology, change is the only constant. Every technological innovation causes ripples in the existing status quo. These ripples often lead to profound transformations in how people and projects work and can even wipe out entire professions.
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