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Agile testing - Madhu Krishnappa
The document provides an introduction to agile testing, emphasizing the agile mindset, key success factors, and the importance of a whole team approach to quality. It contrasts traditional testing methods with agile practices, highlighting the significance of early feedback, collaboration, and the use of testing matrices. Additionally, it discusses concepts such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and the continuous improvement necessary in agile environments.
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- 2. Brief Agile Introduction AgileTesting Mindset Purpose of Testing Key Success Factors Test First approach - TDD, BDD & ATDD Agenda
- 3. A look atTraditional way…
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- 5. We are uncoveringbetter ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Working software over comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Responding to change over following a plan That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more. Agile Manifesto
- 6. Agile vs TraditionalWaterfall Risk Adaptability Business Value Visability Agile Traditional
- 7. Testing ≠ Testers. •Testing is not a phase • Quality is a Team Responsibility. Whole team approach Build Quality in • Defect prevention over finding defects Fast feedback • Shortening Feedback Loop Tests are an Asset • Tests represents expectations Optimize value • Quality is not just in the software, but also in the process • Aware of Agile test matrix Agile Testing Mindset
- 8. Build quality in “Ceasedependence on mass inspection to achieve quality. Improve the process and build quality into the product in the first place” W. Edwards Deming
- 9. Agile Testing Matrix Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unittests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated Manual Tools Automated & Manual
- 10. Agile Testing Matrix- Q1 - Programmer Tests Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unit tests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated
- 11. Agile Testing Matrix– Q2 - Story Tests Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unit tests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated Automated & Manual
- 12. Agile Testing Matrix– Q3 - Business Tests Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unit tests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated Manual Tools Automated & Manual
- 13. Agile Testing Matrix– Q4 - NFR Tests Q4 Q3 Q1 Q2 Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unit tests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated Manual Tools Automated & Manual
- 14. How to useAgile Testing Matrix Business-Facing Technology-Facing Supportingtheteam Critiquetheproduct Unit tests Component tests Examples Functional tests Story tests Prototypes Exploratory testing Usability testing User acceptance testing Alpha/ Beta testing Performance & Load testing Security testing “ility” testing Automated Manual Tools Automated & Manual Every Iteration? (Several times?)
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- 16. Key Success Factors •Be cathedral builders not stone cutters • Collective ownership Whole team approach • Drop the “Quality Police”/ gatekeeper attitude • Focus on team goals & customer value Adopting Agile Testing Mindset • Automate tests wherever practical • Need rapid feedback Automate tests • Balance against programmer focus on technical implementation • Use agile testing matrix as guide Look at the big picture • Continuous Integration Test environments • Managing Technical debt Build a foundation of core practices • Collaborate with customers and Team • Power of three Collaborate • Provide and Obtain feedback • Personal training: reading, blogs, meetups, etc. Continuous improvement
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- 18. Behaviour Driven Development(BDD) is a variation of “Test Driven Development”, with focus on the Business domain rather than on the technology. BDD specifies tests in terms of the desired behaviour Desired behaviour should have (business) value ! Behaviour Driven Development
- 19. Borrows from UserStory specification: • Who is the stakeholder • Which is desired effect • What is derived business value Expressed: • Semi-formal natural language • Gherkin • Given a start situation • When an action is performed • Then expected result BDD: how to specify desired behaviour
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- 21. Our highest priorityis to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Agile Testing
- 22. Agile Testing –A practical guide for testers and Agile teams By Lisa Crispin and Janet Gregory “What is Agile Testing?” discussion from Anand Bagmar References
- 23. Thank you [email protected] Madhu Krishnappa AgileTest Consultant