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Defining risk - ISO 31 000 doesn't make it any clearer
Thoughts for software quality and testing
by Test Driven
We all know about project risk, risk lists, risk probability and enterprise risk management, etc. But do we really understand what a risk is exactly? Although we hear about risk all the time (and testers are continuously uncovering new risks),...
January 5, 2012 12:10 PM Read Full Post
The importance of independence
How important is independent testing within business consulting?
by Test Driven
How important are independent test resources for projects? That was the question we tackled recently by conducting a survey at an ignite conferenceThe results were decisive. From the 69 respondents, 73% agreed with the statement that independence in testing is...
September 20, 2011 11:46 AM Read Full Post
Risky business
Should we accept more testing, whatever the cost?
by Test Driven
Are software errors ever acceptable? In a recent study, responsibility for live errors in rolled-out applications is attributed to poor test management. The study, from a large management consultancy, offers an underlying message: test more. But does it always make...
August 28, 2011 4:07 PM Read Full Post
Software testing faces growing skills gap
Organisations should demands skills, not just tools
by Test Driven
The accelerating pace of business change and poor information management is leading to a skills gap in software development and testing in the UK. In my 20 plus years in software testing, I’ve witnessed the challenges facing software development...
March 31, 2011 4:00 PM Read Full Post
