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The Reporting Target

November 11, 2016

This diagram shows the target for test reporting – providing valuable and timely information to stakeholders.
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Hitting the mark with test reporting

November 11, 2016

Testers have a duty to keep their clients informed about what they discover, and in doing so, timing and depth of reporting are important factors … More Hitting the mark with test reporting

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Assisting with inquiries: Part four – how was it for you?

February 11, 2016

Whenever we work on something which is intended to meet the needs of someone else, we can ask questions afterwards to determine how successful we have been in meeting those needs. … More Assisting with inquiries: Part four – how was it for you?

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Assisting with inquiries: Part two – the mechanics of reporting

January 25, 2016

Looking at the mechanics of reporting and the broad question of HOW you communicate information effectively. … More Assisting with inquiries: Part two – the mechanics of reporting

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Are you sure? The reassurance in uncertainty

November 17, 2015

An unreasonable expectation is often placed on testers; the expectation that we can not only reduce uncertainty, but that we can eliminate it. In other words an expectation that we can provide certainty. … More Are you sure? The reassurance in uncertainty

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That sinking feeling: are we ready to ship?

October 26, 2015

How much involvement should testers have in making the decision about whether a product is ready to ship? … More That sinking feeling: are we ready to ship?

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The Misinformation Game: three common pitfalls in test reporting

October 19, 2015

Good testers have many admirable qualities, but prophecy is not typically amongst them. … More The Misinformation Game: three common pitfalls in test reporting

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