3 paradigms of managing testing tasks: push, pull, and full autonomy
An exploration of three software testing approaches: push, pull, and full autonomy. Plus, a look at how we use the full autonomy method at Qase.
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Interesting software testing terms and how they got their names
Where do all these interesting software testing terms come from? Explore the origin stories of common terms such as monkey testing, patches, dogfooding, and more.
What is a hotfix?: benefits, drawbacks, and when to use them
Discover the essentials of hotfixes in software including their history, differences from coldfixes and bugfixes, and how to apply them effectively.
Processes can be buggy, too. Learn to look beyond the code.
If you want to improve quality, start by looking for "bugs" in your QA processes.
QA myth busting: more testing means better quality
To achieve higher quality, you need more testing, right? Not necessarily. To bust this myth, let's explore what testing should actually aim to do.
Why is bug reporting so difficult?
A QA engineer uses an experience with her motorbike to explain why reporting a bug isn’t always straightforward, then offers advice on how to improve the process.
Getting intentional with heuristics in software testing
Learn what heuristics aim to do and explore how to use them more intentionally in software testing.
The history of the word “bug” in software and beyond
How did "bug" become a symbol for something negative and when did it enter the world of software?
How to design a software release process: advice from a Head of QA and Release
Advice for designing a software release process, including how to define tooling and address common challenges, from Bragi's Head of QA and Release.
